The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > General Topics > Open Discussion Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 6 January 2022, 07:28 AM   #1
Blansky
2025 Pledge Member
 
Blansky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: swmnpoolsmovie*
Posts: 9,879
The Forensics of the collapse of Champlain Towers in Florida...

A fascinating computer representation of the collapse of the Towers and it's causes...

Makes a person pretty spooked about the other properties built by these people.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/spe...ign=pockethits
__________________
OlllllllO
Blansky is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2022, 08:05 AM   #2
superdog
"TRF" Member
 
superdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Seth
Location: nj
Watch: Omega
Posts: 24,856
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blansky View Post
A fascinating computer representation of the collapse of the Towers and it's causes...

Makes a person pretty spooked about the other properties built by these people.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/spe...ign=pockethits
I would be super spooked. Would be very concerned indeed.
__________________
If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it?

IG: gsmotorclub
IG: thesawcollection

(Both mostly just car stuff)
superdog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2022, 06:13 PM   #3
2ltdjorn
"TRF" Member
 
2ltdjorn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 1,133
makes you think twice about buying a condo.
__________________
116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43.

First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019.

Would rather be on the river, somewhere.
2ltdjorn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2022, 09:37 PM   #4
1st amg
2025 Pledge Member
 
1st amg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: nicholas
Location: ottawa canada
Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai
Posts: 10,535
pretty interesting and very well put together analysis
1st amg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2022, 09:44 PM   #5
brandrea
2025 Pledge Member
 
brandrea's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 79,228
That’s crazy. I didn’t think I’d be able to live a condo.
brandrea is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2022, 10:00 PM   #6
Cru Jones
2025 Pledge Member
 
Cru Jones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: CET
Posts: 35,523
So terrifying, especially since this surely isn't an isolated failure of engineering/construction/regulations/regulatory oversight/inspections/penny pinching/cheating.

So many questions....

What civil and criminal liability and for whom?

At what point does structural maintenance pass from "we can choose to spend the money" to "obligatory regardless of the cost"?

What needs to change?
Cru Jones is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 7 January 2022, 05:47 AM   #7
Ferdelious
2025 Pledge Member
 
Ferdelious's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Matt
Location: Tampa, FL
Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39
Posts: 3,206
Thanks for sharing, it was very well put together. Such a sad event and it could have been prevented.
__________________
Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.
Ferdelious is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 7 January 2022, 10:11 AM   #8
Boothroyd
2025 Pledge Member
 
Boothroyd's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Daniel
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Watch: Wilsdorf(s)
Posts: 10,276
What a FANTASTIC piece of investigative journalism. Outstanding. A tragedy.
__________________
Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N
Boothroyd is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 7 January 2022, 10:34 AM   #9
THC
2025 Pledge Member
 
THC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Tom
Location: Mandeville La
Watch: 126333
Posts: 10,697
Incredible indeed…

There are a zillion condos on beaches everywhere.. gives one huge pause after viewing this.
THC is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado

WatchShell

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2025, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.