Big Dig

Subject: Big Dig
From: Dick Margulis <margulisd -at- comcast -dot- net>
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 09:12:33 -0500

So the Big Dig is reopening today after the documented inspection and repair of over 3,000 ceiling hangers. Meanwhile an investigation continues into where the blame lies for the improper installation of two-thirds of them.

We've had threads in the past about the role of poor documentation in significant engineering failures. What I'm wondering is whether that's going to turn out to be a factor here. Apparently, the ceiling system was an innovative design. So there would not be a pool of workers experienced with installing these bolts. Was there training? What documents were used in the training? Who was responsible for writing, designing, testing, and approving the training documents? What documents were provided with the bolts? Who was responsible for writing, designing, testing, and approving the installation instructions?

Anyone in Massachusetts want to volunteer to stay on top of this story and report here? It might prove interesting and instructive.

Dick
http://ampersandvirgule.blogspot.com/

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