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I was helping with a disaster preparedness presentation at a local elementary school last night, and noticed this fence gate in front of the school. I'm not an ME, but it looks to me to have a small problem...?
Also the center locking rod is somewhat out of plumb, that along with the reinforcing cable jerromyjon noted totally blows the asthetics.256bits said:The grass is not growing like on the right.
The handle is too high for a kid to reach -You have to be "This Big" to use this gate.
It's locked - is that to keep the kids in, or the cars out.
An asymmetrical look to the gate. Come on, the kids will think all gates should be like that after 6 years of being there.
I wouldn't have. And would have insisted my friends concur or beat it! (I was really picked on a lot for being too smart, go figure) My best friend and I were most vicious towards each other, it became common to act this way until I learned sympathy!256bits said:Come on, the kids will think all gates should be like that after 6 years of being there.
Well, the left gate is not an exact mirror image of the right gate.jerromyjon said:I wouldn't have. And would have insisted my friends concur or beat it! (I was really picked on a lot for being too smart, go figure) My best friend and I were most vicious towards each other, it became common to act this way until I learned sympathy!
So now I ask the deeper and more intuitive question of what is the very first indication of illogical construction? I had to really dig deep and go back and remember thinking about it before I saw the conflict of asymmetry. Is there any other way to get the "tip-off" that anyone realizes?
Did you ask them to show you how it opens up? That centre seems to be connected to both gates, but difficult to tell since zooming pixelates the photo for me.berkeman said:I was helping with a disaster preparedness presentation at a local elementary school last night, and noticed this fence gate in front of the school. I'm not an ME, but it looks to me to have a small problem...?
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The hinges are on the outsides, and the center tie post just has a lock for both gates.256bits said:Did you ask them to show you how it opens up? That centre seems to be connected to both gates, but difficult to tell since zooming pixelates the photo for me.
Several good questions about the hinges. I'll go take some better closeup pics tomorrow, and maybe try to find out what company the city used to build the fences. Dumb mistake, IMO.Dan S. said:The hinges also look weird, don't they? The top hinge doesn't seem to be taking any weight, the gate rests on the bottom one, while the top hinge is only there to keep it from falling. Or is this a standard arrangement for this type of gate (so the kids couldn't lift it off the hinges easily or something like that) ?.
Yes, jerromyjon, saw that right away.berkeman said:The hinges are on the outsides, and the center tie post just has a lock for both gates.
Yeah, the support cable looks wrong for the left gate
That looks like it will just limit the distance you can lift the center pole, which probably only needs inches to clear the hole which retains it. It is really difficult to see with the limited resolution.256bits said:The clasp from the right gate seems to bolted around the tie post.
The structural integrity of the gate is crucial for its stability and durability. It is important to ensure that all the materials used and the construction method are suitable for the intended purpose of the gate.
The gate should be able to withstand various weather conditions such as rain, wind, and extreme temperatures. It is important to use materials that are suitable for the local climate and to reinforce the gate if necessary.
Before starting any construction, it is important to check with local building codes and regulations to ensure that the gate meets all the necessary requirements. This will also ensure the safety of those using the gate.
Accurate measurements are crucial for the gate to fit properly and function effectively. It is important to double-check all the dimensions and measurements before and during the construction process to avoid any potential issues.
While the functionality of the gate is important, its appearance also matters. It is important to consider the overall design and aesthetics of the gate to ensure that it complements the surrounding area and meets the desired look.