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  2. Flitch beam - Wikipedia

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    The method for calculating the size of a flitch beam to be used in construction is straightforward, using the transformed-section method. The steel plate is treated as an equally stiff piece of wood, with its width modified by the ratio of their moduli of elasticity. This allows the deflection of the entire beam to be calculated as if it were ...

  3. Shelf angle - Wikipedia

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    [2] In the United States, common sizes for steel shelf angles include L 3" x 3" x 1/4" and L 4" x 4" x 1/4".In the UK and Europe shelf angles / masonry support are predominantly manufactured in stainless steel to prevent corrosion and failure. These are bespoke to the building's frame and engineered to take the loads required.

  4. Construction estimating software - Wikipedia

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    A cost estimator will typically use estimating software to estimate their bid price for a project, which will ultimately become part of a resulting construction contract. Some architects, engineers, construction managers, and others may also use cost estimating software to prepare cost estimates for purposes other than bidding such as budgeting ...

  5. Catnic Components Ltd v Hill & Smith Ltd - Wikipedia

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    Catnic Components had a patent for a steel lintel, used to provide structural support over a door or window opening in a brick wall. The lintel is hollow, being made from sheet steel pressed into a rectangular or trapezoidal shape with a wind to anchor the device to the surrounding brickwork. Part of the specification required a bar to "extend ...

  6. Catnic - Wikipedia

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    Catnic was established in 1969 when Brian Robinson took his idea to entrepreneur Alfred Gooding.The company conceived, developed and pioneered the steel lintel designed for the house building industry, and soon won a major share of the UK market.

  7. States with the Highest and Lowest Property Tax Rates - AOL

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    No. 10 Highest: New Hampshire. Living in New Hampshire, the cradle of New England, can seem idyllic until you look at property taxes. The average property tax rate is 1.25%.

  8. What do people regret the most when they retire? [Video] - AOL

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    More than two-thirds of retirees wish they had saved more and on a consistent basis — and half wish they hadn’t waited so long to focus on it, according to a new report.

  9. Glossary of construction cost estimating - Wikipedia

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    A Allocation of costs is the transfer of costs from one cost item to one or more other cost items. Allowance - a value in an estimate to cover the cost of known but not yet fully defined work. As-sold estimate - the estimate which matches the agreed items and price for the project scope. B Basis of estimate (BOE) - a document which describes the scope basis, pricing basis, methods ...