Thread: The lightening project

Originally Posted by STC

Weakening of load bearing parts/section should not be done without proper assessment of a competent person.

End of story.

What determines a competent person? The people responsible for many more important things can become "competent" by barely skimming by or being around for a long time never furthering there learning. Technology and analytical technology has greatly increased but many refuse to learn. Absolutely an assessment should be made but if we refused to go past what the current practice we stop learning.