tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post4384538239365758479..comments2023-10-25T07:29:40.789-02:30Comments on UNCLE GNARLEY: HYDRO ENGINEER REFUSES BRIEFING. WANTS NALCOR TO CONDUCT INDEPENDENT REVIEWDes Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566013585647491614noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-81383326388857475372016-02-04T11:45:34.528-03:302016-02-04T11:45:34.528-03:30PEG is that nasty stuff used to clean out the bowe...PEG is that nasty stuff used to clean out the bowels before a doctor will examine the colon. Or it can be used for one who is hard in the bowels. Once the bowel exam is done, one is put into a room with others to let off a lot of farts, and everyone laughs at the sounds, and the nurse will check and smile and ask if your gas has released yet. Since the bowels are clean, there is no odour to the farts. And while PEG is really a anti-freeze, it is non toxic ,so safe to use. <br /> So here`s a question: If all the members of PEGNL gathered on the North Spur, and had a bowel cleaning by the ususal PEG medicine, and then all farted together the usual hot air which must get released (in the procedure,some air is pumped in to expand the bowel to allow good visual checks with a tiny camaera,to check of poor structure, cracks, improper leaks etc), one could monitor the intensity and frequency of this giant fart, while at the same time checking the impact on water seepage in the sand and marine clay material of the North Spur, as well as ground vibration and other critical engineering data data. The purpose of course is to test the North Spur for stability, since if it could survive such a test with no evidence of collapse, then surely the safety factor against earth tremors,random earth slides upstream, or increased water pressure from increased head pressure of the river, would be considerably less then this evidence based method of safety testing by PEG. This would settle this issue once and for all, making an expert panels of engineers unnecessary. This improved method is being considered all over Norway and Sweden where marine clay is a serious issue, but there are sceptics to this approach. There is the real risk that the fart blast could indeed trigger a collapse, and the total membership of PEGNL not have time to make their escape, and what a loss that would be. Their input to the importance of this issue as to public safety would be finished. Their public pronouncements on this vital matter would end. Where would we then look for guidance when future technical questions must go unanswered, hanging on a hope and a prayer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-17338002869337126322016-02-04T08:25:27.760-03:302016-02-04T08:25:27.760-03:30Nalcor have been slow to release any information o...Nalcor have been slow to release any information on the North Spur. the reason is that it is still being done! The reports which they have been putting up to their website, would have wet ink if they were not electronic. I find this public discussion of the engineering practice to be concerning. PEGNL should make comment, instead of being the reactive, irrelevant organization they are. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-83206557490559271252016-02-04T01:59:28.514-03:302016-02-04T01:59:28.514-03:30Jim Gordon has no axe to grind, only science, late...Jim Gordon has no axe to grind, only science, latest knowledge, experience and the calling of an engineer. Jim has my support. FWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-70179124796338852612016-02-03T21:21:21.301-03:302016-02-03T21:21:21.301-03:30What is behind NALCO's plan to NOT appoint a R...What is behind NALCO's plan to NOT appoint a Review Board as opposed to have Mr.Gordon discuss the issue face-to-face? Jim's views are known by his convincing blogs and NALCO are unable to take the hint and save their skins. NALCO please appoint a Panel and save a disaster. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-11592401419494734462016-02-03T11:58:15.043-03:302016-02-03T11:58:15.043-03:30Good that Gordon rejected Nalcor`s proposal, as it...Good that Gordon rejected Nalcor`s proposal, as it should be obvious that a Review Board of a number of experts is what is needed. <br />Winston AdamsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235138415013046381.post-14384388833071467902016-02-03T11:53:08.127-03:302016-02-03T11:53:08.127-03:30I won't suggest a lack of intellect at Nalcor....I won't suggest a lack of intellect at Nalcor.... so their offer to provide a review to Mr. Gordon clearly shows that either they just aren't listening or are choosing to ignore what he is saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com