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Sure, it predicts the most likely answer, but to do that effectively, it has to build internal structure that reflects the underlying...

What exactly do you think “reasoning” is? What is it that humans are supposedly doing, that LLMs are not? What’s the actual...

Saying LLMs “do no reasoning” isn’t accurate. They don’t use simple logical operations, but they consistently handle tasks that clearly...

No way. There’s nothing to restrain them when they bow. If they want slender then use metal posts.

I’d use hangers too, ones with nail holes full depth of the hanger, not just at the top. That way you stitch across the notch. Hammer...

How much it can spread depends on the footing and wall's strength and stiffness. If it is stiff and strong enough to dilute the bearing...

To me, this looks like double dipping. (Assuming the wall is still in service). Your 900 lbs has already caused some settlement - and...

I understand why some want it rebuilt — they want it done as per the drawing, fair enough. But I don’t see why it’s surprising that...

It’s not the prettiest, but it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. I’m more concerned by the pretty buildings that fall apart.

What’s driving this? Why not normal purlin bracing?

Agree. It knows its own capacity far more accurately than you ever will.

It looks like there might be a gap between the joist and the flooring too? You can end up with that annoying squeaky soft spot.

I agree with kootk. Check that it's good for it, and go from there.

Yes top and bottom chords bend between nodes, and there is some incidental bending of web members too.

From the lysaght book: