I put this here rather than the collapse thread.
Beware of your D/B contract language, arrangements and disclosures I guess. Or, just try to avoid catastrophes.
https://insuranceinsider.com/articles/120316/travelers-and-phoenix-sue-to-avoid-payout-in-florida-bridge-collapse
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Apparently no injuries, just soiled britches.
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/large-crane-falls-on-its-side-at-construction-site-for-new-st-pete-police-headquarters
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http://www.enr.com/blogs/11-mid-atlantic-monitor/post/41308-large-fracture-closes-delaware-river-bridge
Looks like a deck truss. Must be continuous near this location for the top chord to fracture.
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I also posted this in the Bridge Engineering Forum.
Enjoy!
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http://www.jsonline.com/news/traffic/i-43-bridge-in-green-bay-closed-after-dip-reported-b99106394z1-225168872.html
Not that big of a deal really, but I'm interested to hear opinions.
I left Company XZY on uncomfortable terms a couple years ago and just recently a former client called that firm to ask for my help on a project. A former colleague took the call and mentioned he thought I was out of...
Lot of poor information/descriptions out there, but apparently they found cracks in the tie-girder fabricated from T1 steel. I would surmise it has bad weld details too.
Google for various articles.
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Obviously this is a carry-over from the "Report a Client for Fraud" thread. Moon161's post got me thinking, there is probably plenty enough information now for the more (or less) astute to begin narrowing down this project/client/company/individuals.
It appears to be a pretty egregious case...
I was recently challenged at a site inspection by the adversarial engineer to produce my pocket ID card that we are required to carry for this particular state. I am licensed and current, but shame on me, I did not have my card. He says he is reporting me to the Board.
I generally peruse the...
There have been a number of posts (dozens over the years?)asking which states require SE, comity questions, etc. I came across this site which has quite a bit of good info on the subject.
http://content.seinstitute.org/inside/SELicensure.html
Specifically, the link "Qualifications, Exams...