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Why Are I-Beams Shaped Like An I?

At first glance, an I-beam looks flimsy compared to a solid chunk of steel — but its geometry is what makes it powerful. Most of the strength in a beam comes from how far the material is placed from ...
Being book smart is not the same as being street smart. Just because someone has a pile of degrees doesn’t mean that they ...