r/mildlyinfuriating • • 1d ago

Too mild for school My midterm grade for statics despite studying and reviewing the homework.

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u/1998_2009_2016 1d ago

Nah you just multiply the end result by an "empirical safety factor" of 20x, have massive cost overruns into your pockets, and everyone wins!

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u/ManaSkyees 1d ago

"are you sure these measurements are right?" What do you mean? "It calls for 10' x 10' beams all along the walls"

Can't be too safe.

"Were building a barn"