Let me get this straight – the concrete celing panels were GLUED on with no other attachments, such as steel bolts? That’s scary to think where else this construction technique is being used.
From what I’ve read previously, the panels were held up with a combination of the epoxy as well as bolts which were secured with epoxy (although I don’t recall if the bolts were secured with the same type of epoxy).
I also remember reading one article where loose bolts were temporarily secured with *duct tape!* in some places until they could be “properly” replaced or repaired.
I drove through parts of the Big Dig during a trip in 2006. I think I’d rather take my chances with the traffic congestion on the surface than risk my life through that scary, leaking, congested tunnel ever again.
This borders on criminal negligence. How does any architect/engineer justify using only adhesive to support a multi-ton slab of concrete on the roof of a freeway tunnel? The heat and vibration alone would be a concern. The sad part is that everyone involved in this got paid for their work and I doubt anyone lost a job over this. Everyone involved in the design, installation, and inspection of this mess should have been terminated and their licenses revoked. Think about the ridiculous amount of time and money that was paid for this project. This is a national embarassment.
Why does the idea that concrete roof supports were glued and it happens to be in Boston not surprise me? After all, this is the same city shut down by a bunch of blinking LEDs and also the one with the most lax airport security.
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Let me get this straight – the concrete celing panels were GLUED on with no other attachments, such as steel bolts? That’s scary to think where else this construction technique is being used.
The involved companies state they “stand behind their work”. But nothing indicated they would “stand under their work”.
Hi Lauren,
From what I’ve read previously, the panels were held up with a combination of the epoxy as well as bolts which were secured with epoxy (although I don’t recall if the bolts were secured with the same type of epoxy).
I also remember reading one article where loose bolts were temporarily secured with *duct tape!* in some places until they could be “properly” replaced or repaired.
I drove through parts of the Big Dig during a trip in 2006. I think I’d rather take my chances with the traffic congestion on the surface than risk my life through that scary, leaking, congested tunnel ever again.
This borders on criminal negligence. How does any architect/engineer justify using only adhesive to support a multi-ton slab of concrete on the roof of a freeway tunnel? The heat and vibration alone would be a concern. The sad part is that everyone involved in this got paid for their work and I doubt anyone lost a job over this. Everyone involved in the design, installation, and inspection of this mess should have been terminated and their licenses revoked. Think about the ridiculous amount of time and money that was paid for this project. This is a national embarassment.
Doug, funny post
ad ……….. did you have an intelligent comment to make on the topic?
Why do you ask?
It was the Mooninites’ fault.
Why does the idea that concrete roof supports were glued and it happens to be in Boston not surprise me? After all, this is the same city shut down by a bunch of blinking LEDs and also the one with the most lax airport security.
ad……..because this is forum for insurance professionals to discuss relevant issues. It’s not a comedy club for those with nothing to say.
Was my post funny?