A significant portion of Mukhanov’s work documents the transition from riveting to welding. He argues that welding allows for more streamlined, monolithic connections, reducing the overall weight of the structure. However, he also provides a cautionary analysis of "residual stresses" and "brittle fracture" that can occur in welded joints, offering specific design geometries to mitigate these risks. 3. Structural Elements: Beams, Columns, and Trusses