On: Why Bridges Don't Sink

[cyberge99]

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 → cyberge99]

Isn't that the same with I-Beam as well?

[me_me_me → dpcx]

I-Beam rolls of the tongue H-Beam doesnt, I guess thats the reason for adopting I term over H term

[dpcx → me_me_me]

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 → dpcx]

Too close to Apple's trademarked iPile

[gosub100 → me_me_me]

My pet peeve along this line is O-ring. Is there any other conceivable shape for a ring?

[zardo → gosub100]

Doesn't that refer to the cross-section? https://www.allorings.com/x-ring-seals

[gosub100 → zardo]

good call, thank you

[LegitShady → cyberge99]

They're just different profiles. I beam flanges taper more and are less wide than h piles or wide flange beams.