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Was very interesting (read amusing) reading this thread and seeing many people saying close to the same thing without understanding what the other is saying :)
One thing that is highlighted though - the difference between a Consulting Engineer and a Fitter\Welder type Engineer. When faced with the requirement of increasing strength, the fitter\welder gets a heavier bit of steel - the engineer designs a stronger, more efficient bit of steel. Each to their own I guess :)
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Ah hmmm! I am a fitter welder and you will see I was trying to show the benefits of design as opposed to a heavier lump of steel! which I might add is often ( not saying everyone) the design engineers way of doing things as it requires little effort and covers arses .
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Don't get me started on design engineers! :D
But I will note even they don't use alloy for any serious work....
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Agreed that some Design Engineers take the easiest road possible, and just up size the steel section. This mentality is prevalent in structural engineering.
I will point out that all materials have their place to some degree. Wirehunt I am assuming you mean Aluminium, not alloy?
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Alloys have better properties Mossie depending on grade of course, straight AL isn't the best.