CFPeng The detail of joint dynamics is very interesting. As a civil structural the assumptions of joint failure mode are as previously mentioned.<br>The performance of bolted timber connections however are probably more critical in that ultimate yield does not really have a true plastic state ...
GPS instruments are now common. I am not sure they are accurate to the closest inch. Feet yes but maybe the better quality one can give outputs to higher accuracy. The trouble with plumb bobs is that they tend to move with the building mount , are very awkward and dangerous to record. Multi plex...