Each spring my wife and I take a short vacation in California. While there we usually spend a few days on the campus of Stanford University. While walking the campus grounds this spring, a sculpture/fountain caught my eye. We had Read more…
Author: Andy
Andy
Applications
January 31, 2017
On Sunday, February 5, 2017, also known as Super Bowl Sunday, millions of football fans and others will watch the Atlanta Falcons battle the New England Patriots to see who will be Super Bowl LI Champions. Though most of us Read more…
Andy
Bending
January 31, 2017
Every summer for the past 18 years our family has traveled the United States for the annual family vacation. Our vacations have taken us from Chicago, IL to nearly each of the 48 contiguous states. From Maine to Arizona, or Read more…
Andy
Bending
March 2, 2019
Being related to someone that works in the steel bending industry, particularly a bender/roller company, has some side effects. Here are some insights from my wife Judy, who has endured my many years working in the industry: “Over the past Read more…
Andy
Beam Bending, Bending
May 22, 2016
In my two previous blogs, I discussed the curving of “big beams” (wide flange sections) curved or bent the hard way (x-x or strong axis). Upon reviewing those blogs, I realized that it might have been helpful to start with Read more…
Andy
Beam Bending
May 29, 2016
In my last blog dated November 13th, I had said that I would discuss a few recent projects that utilized “big beams” rolled the hard way (x-x axis) as the main structural element(s) in the building design. As you may Read more…
Andy
Beam Bending, Bending
January 31, 2017
Bender/rollers are often asked the question, “Do you curve big beams?”, or “What is the largest beam you can curve?” The bender/roller will respond with a few questions of his own, “What size beam is it?”, “Is the beam rolled Read more…
Andy
Uncategorized
January 22, 2020
Speed. It seems like everything is about speed. Be it getting your sandwich “Freaky Fast” or switching to a different Internet service provider because they have the “Fastest Download Speeds.” In football there is “no-huddle or hurry-up offense,” and in Read more…
Andy
Bending
January 31, 2017
The end of August and beginning of September is the time of year known as “back to school.” Whether it be that your young one has their first day in kindergarten, their first full day starting 1st grade, or they Read more…
Andy
Beam Bending
February 26, 2020
The summer months are typically the time of year when many families go on vacation. Vacations are a time to unwind, relax, and enjoy time away from work, spending time with family and friends. Vacations may be spent at home, Read more…
