Keith Hunt (u/keith116)

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TIL my old way of setting up on soft ground was asking for trouble

For years on sites around Houston, I'd just eyeball the ground and use the standard timber mats. Last spring, I had a near tip on a muddy job near the ship channel because the ground gave way more than I figured. Now I always bring a penetrometer to test the soil bearing pressure first, and I'll double up the mats or use a crane pad if the reading is under 15 tons per square foot. Anyone else have a go-to method for checking soft ground before you even start building the crane?

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keith116•6d ago

Vent: My go-to cafe uses beans from a farm with shady practices

I just learned my favorite coffee place gets its beans from a farm that clear cuts forests. On one hand, their coffee is amazing and the staff are friends. On the other hand, I hate supporting that kind of damage. Do you think taste should come first or should we boycott for ethics? Curious what others think.

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TIL my old way of setting up on soft ground was asking for trouble

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