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Monthly Archives: June 2012

Corrosion likely culprit in roof collapse

The partial collapse of a shopping mall roof last weekend was likely the result of a combination of factors the most likely cause was corrosion of the reinforced concrete, said Mark Green, a Queen’s University engineering professor. On Saturday afternoon … Continue reading

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DOE to delay new cost, schedule for vit plant over corrosion concerns

The Department of Energy will delay coming up with a new cost and schedule for Hanford’s huge vitrification plant after a technical panel agreed with an employee that erosion and corrosion within the plant must be addressed. David Huizenga, DOE’s … Continue reading

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In hours, caustic vapors wreaked quiet ruin on biggest US refinery

In the end, all it took was a small chemical spill — perhaps less than a barrelful — to bring down the newest, mightiest oil refinery in the United States. Three weeks ago, while workers repaired a minor leak at … Continue reading

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