It goes by many names: Deuce gear, TA-50, or 782 gear. Whatever the nickname, load-bearing equipment is some of the most important kit carried by infantry, special operations, and anyone else whose ...

Floors sag because the load-bearing posts supporting a house beam are failing and/or the footings holding those posts are undersized and sinking. Diagnose the problem by seeking the easiest solution ...

Wood is becoming an increasingly popular building material, but the timber is harvested mainly just from the long, straight trunks of trees. Aiming to reduce waste, an MIT team has developed a method ...

You need a foundation of strength to be durable enough to handle carrying boats, logs, rucksacks, people, water jugs and ammo cans during your military service. Here is a helpful workout that allows ...

In 1872, a 28-year-old apprentice draftsman named Daniel Burnham opened an architecture firm with his good friend, John Root. Burnham and Root would soon become one of the finest architectural firms ...

Preparing for load-bearing activities commonly found in many military training programs involves building a strong foundation and improving your conditioning. The combination of leg and core strength, ...

STAUNTON – Police officers carry a heavy burden as part of their jobs. Literally. When officers strap on their duty belts they are adding 27 pounds of gear to their body. In Staunton work is underway ...