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cyberge99
on July 3, 2024
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Why Bridges Don't Sink
I have a guess to why H Pile i stead of I Pile: pronunciation. The initial I seems almost silent when saying I Pile. Whereas with H there’s a more distinct sound.
dpcx
on July 3, 2024
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Isn't that the same with I-Beam as well?
me_me_me
on July 3, 2024
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I-Beam rolls of the tongue H-Beam doesnt, I guess thats the reason for adopting I term over H term
dpcx
on July 3, 2024
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The context was the silent-ness of I vs H, not what rolls off the tongue. I agree that I Pyle rolls better, though.
zardo
on July 3, 2024
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Too close to Apple's trademarked iPile
gosub100
on July 3, 2024
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My pet peeve along this line is O-ring. Is there any other conceivable shape for a ring?
zardo
on July 3, 2024
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Doesn't that refer to the cross-section?
https://www.allorings.com/x-ring-seals
gosub100
on July 4, 2024
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good call, thank you
LegitShady
on July 5, 2024
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They're just different profiles. I beam flanges taper more and are less wide than h piles or wide flange beams.
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