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I like those words - the ultimate goal of engineering.

LJ — 12/16/2004 6:57:35 PM (archived)

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Could somebody explain this to me? - David F Mayer - 12/16/2004 4:49:16 PM
- Nope. - Bowser - 12/16/2004 9:15:58 PM
- You gotta admit... - Tom Brosz - 12/16/2004 5:08:30 PM
  - I am NOT against the new bridge. I just don't like terms like "delicate" used to describe civil engineering projects. I prefer "robust". Remember the Tacoma Narrows bridge and others as well. - David F Mayer - 12/16/2004 5:27:10 PM
    - Maybe the words we're looking for are "structurally efficient." (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/16/2004 6:27:03 PM
      - I like those words - the ultimate goal of engineering. (n/t) - LJ - 12/16/2004 6:57:35 PM
        
        and biology (n/t) - alcaray - 12/16/2004 7:20:57 PM
        
        Exactly! - LJ - 12/16/2004 7:42:45 PM
    - As I recall, Galloping Gertie looked pretty sturdy... until the wind came up. (n/t) - LJ - 12/16/2004 5:39:20 PM
- Cliff Clavin? (n/t) - alcaray - 12/16/2004 5:05:44 PM
- Chronic pessimist? (n/t) - Tony - 12/16/2004 4:52:41 PM

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