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Down in the Valley: Valley Angles and Material Flow
All bins or chutes designed for dry ingredients contain a potential fatal flaw known as a “Valley Angle.” Formed where two adjacent slopes meet, valley angles are shallower than the adjacent wall angles and must be accounted for both in the design process, and when changing out materials. Learn more about valley angles in the […]
Read moreBuilding Experience: Four Things to Know About Tie-Off Anchor Points
On a recent project, a construction worker needed to complete a continuous weld while working 20 feet off the ground. At such a height, a tie-off was required, but there were no obvious options within the pre-cast building that would provide the ability to safely complete the job task. While Hixson provided a solution to […]
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