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Structural
- Aug 10, 2007
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I need some advice before taking on a potetial client. The client is an artist who creates kinetic sculptures. It may verge on the mechanical side of engineering, but, in general, the pieces are attached to the top of 20' columns on foundations of course, and "spin" slowly with many pieces. Many of the pieces have been installed in public places, schools for that matter, with no engineering at all. I told him that I would need to analyze the entire structure and create a drawing, for new work, before I could stamp anything. I would appreciate any advice, stories, etc. regarding the structural engineering of public art. He even said that there is no requirement that it be engineered at all, he just wants to make sure it stays up and no one gets hurt (and not hiring me just to take liability). It is fascinating work, but I am approaching cautiously.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance