Wednesday, April 23, 2008

MidPac Notes

Once again dear friends!

1. Construction will take place on the 2nd level (ground level) of the Mondavi Parking Structure. The surface is a brushed concrete, it is not polished, so there shouldn't be too much slipping going on. There is a slight grade in the structure, it is not severe.

2. There will be one construction site and two loading areas.

3. The measurements will be taken from the INNERMOST point of what the judges define as the decking support as that which complies with the NSSBC Rules. This will take into account any torsional deflection as well. The same is for all competitors so no whining.

4. Two 3 inch gauges will be used for the first two measurements D1A and D1B, aka "Left Targets". A 2 inch gauge will be used for D2, aka "Right Target".

5. Weights will consist of heavy channel with plenty of finger room. (Right Chico and Big Sac?)

6. The Chrome Ollie Lab (Structures Lab) located at 1203/1205 Bainer Hall will be open Thursday night for any repairs from 6pm to 9pm. We have a fully functional MIG and TIG welder with 4130 Alloy filler available (it will melt into any steel so no worries).

7. Finding construction site areas around campus may be rough, get creative, and if you're gonna set up in a parking structure do it after 10 p.m. All of them have lights on the intermediate levels. The Bainer Porch is reserved for UC Davis.

8. Please be civil with each other, and you really shouldn't test the cops.

9. At some point during the day on Saturday a special Aggie guest will be there shaking hands and gettin' down!

10. Remember to have fun!

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