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Serialize INI configuration to python dictionary ? Linux by Examples

Construction Dive

ConfigTemplate (name=None): The construct the INI structure in another dictionary, storing the Section Name as well as your comments. Related Posts Python vs Lua, data structure In python, we have various type of data structure, such as list, set, tuple, dictionary etc, but in Lua, we only have ta. December 2006 (19).

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Cutting-edge construction system traces its beginnings back to Purdue

Civil + Structural Engineer

Kettelhut Professor of Civil Engineering , began work on the steel and concrete composite construction system, called SpeedCore, almost a decade ago with the technique’s creator, Ron Klemencic of the engineering firm Magnusson Klemencic Associates. The earliest work on SpeedCore was in 2006 and funded at Purdue. and Terry L.

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Dr. James M. Fisher is MBMA’s 2024 Ellifritt Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given to a researcher annually for contributions to the advancement of metal building systems. Fisher has contributed extensively to the advancement of metal building systems,” said Lee Shoemaker, Ph.D., He received AISC’s highest award, the J.

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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Revit OpEd: BIM Coordinator for Civil 3D and Revit

Revit OpEd

It allows a Civil 3D user to define the shared coordinate system to be passed on to a Revit project. Note that it uses a file formatted as ACCSXML (Autodesk Consulting Coordinate System eXtensible Markup Language). ► 2006. ► December 2006. (14). ► October 2006. (5). ► September 2006. (10).

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Revit OpEd: Egress Path Options

Revit OpEd

In 2006 I demonstrated (at Autodesk University) the then new line based family type by explaining how we could use it to document egress path requirements also known as exiting plans. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2006.

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Revit OpEd: Cool Lego Assembly Line

Revit OpEd

Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. ► 2006. ► December 2006. (14). ► October 2006. (5). ► September 2006. (10). ► August 2006. (8). ► July 2006. (6). ► June 2006. (13).