Here’s an example where I’ve taken the classic manual calculations for a lintel beam sizing (shear, moment, and depth checks) and automated the process with Python. The results were spot on ...

Lintels and ‘overdesigning’ Sathya Prakash Varanasi finds out how to minimise the design to save money and materials Updated - May 21, 2016 08:30 am IST - bangalore ...

Erected in 1987, the cast-in-place tower is 450 ft tall and 360 ft in diameter. Its columns and lintel beam were constructed with traditional formwork, but its veil (shell) was built using slip forms.