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Update: 6-10 reported killed. At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collap
« on: March 15, 2018, 06:36:47 pm »
At least six people were reportedly injured when a newly-built pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed Thursday, leaving several vehicles trapped underneath the sprawling wreckage.

The structure, called the "Instant Bridge," collapsed just before 2 p.m.

Miami police were told Miami-Dade Fire Rescue had recovered six people with injuries, Fox News confirmed.

The bridge, projected to be finished in early 2019, was set to link the university’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus, where an estimated 4,000 students live, according to the Miami Herald.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/15/at-least-6-injured-in-florida-international-university-bridge-collapse.html
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2018, 06:38:24 pm »
Lowest bidder diversity contract award.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2018, 06:42:47 pm »
I guess they can change the name from Instant Bridge to Nonexistent Bridge now.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2018, 06:46:30 pm »
Several reportedly killed

Another example of competency problems in our society. People building this had state licenses for contracting, for engineering etc. The city/jurisdiction has inspectors.

Yet this happens? This shit happens in Zimbabwe and Russia, not in the USA.



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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2018, 06:55:24 pm »
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Yet this happens? This shit happens in Zimbabwe and Russia, not in the USA.

Miami/Dade.  Zimbabwe or Russia....  A distinction without a difference.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2018, 06:56:11 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on March 15, 2018, 06:55:24 pm
Miami/Dade.  Zimbabwe or Russia....  A distinction without a difference.

Im not so sure Miami Dade is still America.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2018, 06:56:42 pm »
Wonder how many illegals worked on the construction?
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2018, 06:57:45 pm »
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Quote from: driftdiver on March 15, 2018, 06:56:11 pm
Im not so sure Miami Dade is still America.

Ain't diversity grand.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2018, 06:58:35 pm »
Quote from: dfwgator on March 15, 2018, 06:56:42 pm
Wonder how many illegals worked on the construction?

Concrete and wood frame work is almost always done by illegals.   Electricians, plumbing are usually done by Americans, at least here in Tampa.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2018, 06:58:43 pm »
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Wonder how many illegals worked on the construction?

Everyone but the translators.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2018, 07:09:16 pm »
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The university called it a “one-of its-kind pedestrian bridge” that “swings” into place.

I suspect the "one of a kind" may hold for a long time.  The finished version was supposed to include suspension cables not yet installed.



http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/west-miami-dade/article204506084.html
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2018, 07:16:12 pm »
Getting crushed by a huge slab of falling concrete has to be one of the more bad ways to go.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2018, 07:20:54 pm »
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Getting crushed by a huge slab of falling concrete has to be one of the more bad ways to go.

950 tons.  Likely even inside a car, it was quick.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2018, 07:21:00 pm »
Quote from: driftdiver on March 15, 2018, 06:58:35 pm
Concrete and wood frame work is almost always done by illegals.   Electricians, plumbing are usually done by Americans, at least here in Tampa.
A local college had illegals do some work on new dorms, mostly masonry. The "workers" proceeded to defecate into unconnected toilets. Who knows why they thought that made sense.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2018, 07:21:27 pm »
Quote from: driftdiver on March 15, 2018, 06:58:35 pm
Concrete and wood frame work is almost always done by illegals.   Electricians, plumbing are usually done by Americans, at least here in Tampa.

My FiL had a brick/block laying crew he was in charge of at Bay Masonry down there that had quite a few illegals.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #15 on: March 15, 2018, 07:27:29 pm »
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At least six people were reportedly injured when a newly-built pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed Thursday, leaving several vehicles trapped underneath the sprawling wreckage.

The structure, called the "Instant Bridge," collapsed just before 2 p.m.

Miami police were told Miami-Dade Fire Rescue had recovered six people with injuries, Fox News confirmed.

The bridge, projected to be finished in early 2019, was set to link the university’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus, where an estimated 4,000 students live, according to the Miami Herald.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/15/at-least-6-injured-in-florida-international-university-bridge-collapse.html

Stupid name for a bridge, IMO.  Except that.... if you drive under it... one instant you're alive, next instant you're dead (and buried).   

I can't imagine what the family of those trapped underneath are going through. 

But I'm confused.  Projected to be finished next year?  Why was it already up and functioning (sort of) then?  It was just put in place this last weeked.  Right?   :shrug:

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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #16 on: March 15, 2018, 07:28:41 pm »
Quote from: XenaLee on March 15, 2018, 07:27:29 pm
Stupid name for a bridge, IMO.  Except that.... if you drive under it... one instant you're alive, next instant you're dead (and buried).   

I can't imagine what the family of those trapped underneath are going through. 

But I'm confused.  Projected to be finished next year? 

Well, it's "finished" now.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2018, 07:28:51 pm »
Quote from: XenaLee on March 15, 2018, 07:27:29 pm
Projected to be finished next year?  Why was it already up and functioning (sort of) then?
Good question.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #18 on: March 15, 2018, 07:29:57 pm »
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950 tons.  Likely even inside a car, it was quick.

Judging from the level of the slab I'd say theres not going to be much left.    I feel for the people who have to recover the remains.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #19 on: March 15, 2018, 07:31:10 pm »
Quote from: XenaLee on March 15, 2018, 07:27:29 pm
Stupid name for a bridge, IMO.  Except that.... if you drive under it... one instant you're alive, next instant you're dead (and buried).   

I can't imagine what the family of those trapped underneath are going through. 

But I'm confused.  Projected to be finished next year?  Why was it already up and functioning (sort of) then?  It was just put in place this last weeked.  Right?   :shrug:

It was called instant because apparently it was assembled offsite and lifted into place.  At least the part which used to cross the highway.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #20 on: March 15, 2018, 07:33:11 pm »
Quote from: dfwgator on March 15, 2018, 07:28:41 pm
Well, it's "finished" now.

That it is.  They just showed a PR pic of the guys that "did" the bridge on Fox.  All happy faces and smiles then.   I wonder .... can you sue city officials that put a defective bridge up?


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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2018, 07:34:55 pm »
Quote from: driftdiver on March 15, 2018, 07:31:10 pm
It was called instant because apparently it was assembled offsite and lifted into place.  At least the part which used to cross the highway.

I don't know a thing about "instant" bridges.  Is that a routine way to construct/install pedestrian bridges?  If so, perhaps they should rethink that.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2018, 07:40:04 pm »
The cars that were crushed were stopped at a stop light.   Didnt have a chance.

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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #23 on: March 15, 2018, 07:43:26 pm »
Quote from: XenaLee on March 15, 2018, 07:27:29 pm
Stupid name for a bridge, IMO.  Except that.... if you drive under it... one instant you're alive, next instant you're dead (and buried).   

I can't imagine what the family of those trapped underneath are going through. 

But I'm confused.  Projected to be finished next year?  Why was it already up and functioning (sort of) then?  It was just put in place this last weeked.  Right?   :shrug:

The entire construction wasn't scheduled to be finished.  The pre-fabricated strut main-crossing was put in place but not open for use.
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Re: At least 6 injured in Florida International University bridge collapse
« Reply #24 on: March 15, 2018, 07:48:48 pm »
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The entire construction wasn't scheduled to be finished.  The pre-fabricated strut main-crossing was put in place but not open for use.

The collapse might have involved defective steel from Japan (Kobe Steel Co.) or Russia (Red October Steel Co.).
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