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Glabe, P.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/david-h-glabe-p-e) / August 1, 2017 The suspension rope supporting a temporary platform is the single most important element of a suspended scaffold. You may not agree with this—too bad for you. What if the rope breaks? The platform can only go down and if you are at a considerable height, the result will be mostly unpleasant.... [![](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Earth-Shoring-300x286.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/im-digging-shoring-plan) [Blog](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/blog) #### [I’m Digging Your Shoring Plan!](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/im-digging-shoring-plan) By [Mike Klein, P.E., P. Eng., LEED AP](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/mike-klein-p-e-p-eng-leed-ap) / July 22, 2017 Due to the complexity and property line constraints of modern construction, earth shoring requires a solution that must conform to both engineering and safety guidelines during all stages of construction. Here are the 5 key concepts to remember for an earth shoring design: 1. Applicable codes: The... [![](https://www.dhglabe.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/buckled-pipe-300x204.jpg) ](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/stresses-of-thermal-loads) [Blog](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/tag/blog) #### [Stresses of Thermal Loads](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/stresses-of-thermal-loads) By [John Hizer, P.E., S.E.](https://www.dhglabe.com/blog/author/john-hizer-p-e-s-e) / June 27, 2017 A thermal load is defined as the temperature that causes the effect on buildings and structures, such as outdoor air temperature, solar radiation, underground temperature, indoor air temperature and the heat source equipment inside the building. ASCE 7-15 section 2.3.5 and 2.4.4 specifically... 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