----- Original Message ----- From: "The Fool" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Brin-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 6:29 PM Subject: Thicker fireproofing may have prevented WTC collapse
> http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/scitech/SciTechRepublish_778692.htm > > Thicker fireproofing may have prevented WTC collapse: expert > Thursday, 6 February 2003 > Thicker fireproofing insulation on the World Trade Centre girders would > have prevented the twin towers from falling so quickly, according to an > American fire safety expert. > [Snip] Theoretically this may be true. But the reality of the situation is that the insulation on beams tends to fall off fairly easily when disturbed. Add to that the regular practice (actually it is necessary ) of scraping sections clean of insulation in order to support pipe racks and whatnot during remodels, often the insulation is never replaced. There are also lingering health questions in regards to this type of insulation. There are some reports that it is bad for you in ways similar to the asbestos that it replaces. xponent <Cough Cough> Maru rob ________________________________ You are a fluke of the universe. You have no right to be here. And whether you can hear it or not, the universe is laughing behind your back. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
