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To: TalBlack
Poor engineering. The suspension rods, bolts, and washers were not capable of supporting the
weight of the walkway. A design change without engineering review was the direct cause.

23 posted on 03/21/2026 4:40:43 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Probably a miracle it doesn’t happen more often.


24 posted on 03/21/2026 4:57:08 PM PDT by AuntB (Trump is our Ben Franklin - Brilliant, Boisterous, Brave and ALL AMERICAN!)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

According to Google: An investigation concluded that it would have failed under one-third of the weight it held that night. Convicted of gross negligence, misconduct and unprofessional conduct, the engineering company lost its national affiliation and all engineering licenses in four states, but was acquitted of …”

It’s a crime in itself that no one did time.


49 posted on 03/22/2026 4:39:50 AM PDT by TalBlack (Their god is government. Prepare for a religious war.https://freerepublic.com/perl/post?id=4322961%2)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Was this the collapse on a woman designed structure?


52 posted on 03/22/2026 5:54:09 AM PDT by Chickensoup
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_International_University_pedestrian_bridge_collapse

Doesn’t look like it was woman designed.
Perhaps a freeper fantasy.


55 posted on 03/22/2026 6:04:37 AM PDT by Chickensoup
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