ILC made the Apollo and Shuttle space suits. They were also the manufacturer of the envelopes for the Cyclocrane and the kite balloons so we knew each other well and I knew I didn’t want to work there but I couldn’t find anything else so I took the job on the condition that I would …
Properly installed joints are formed with tools made for the task in the hands of skilled tradesmen. Calling it an art isn’t accurate but it is definitely a trade, and not one easily mastered.
Theoretically, a properly designed and constructed building that has been well maintained never needs to be inspected. In practice however, whether or not a building leaks, it should be periodically inspected. Of course if there are breaches in the envelope through which air or water pass, especially if it’s water, the locations and reasons need …
