Spport columns have observed cracks showing up. The question becomes are the cracks too deep to allow water and some salty mist to get to te re bar and cause premature rusting. some how poor inspections, slump tests, concrete mix, among other possibilities.
Cracks found in columns at Honolulu’s rail line (msn.com)
"Cement Job" What resorces does Hawaii have for native cement manufacturing? In Ravena NY the Cement Factory is HUGE with its own barge and rail terminal
It's not supposed to result in a rail line, it's a way to shovel money to the unions and contractors
anglecock"Cement Job" What resorces does Hawaii have for native cement manufacturing? In Ravena NY the Cement Factory is HUGE with its own barge and rail terminal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMrNSNYnkkI
go to 6:12 in the vid
Cannot imagine the cost of cement in Hawaii. Its heavy weight which is one reason cements plants all over US to limit rail or sometimes trucking to haul shorter distances. Much heavier than coal or even Brightline's import of Canadian ballast. Costs by ship must be high and then trucking to concrete plant. Gives incentative to scrimp on cement for concrete.
blue streak 1Cannot imagine the cost of cement in Hawaii. Its heavy weight which is one reason cements plants all over US to limit rail or sometimes trucking to haul shorter distances. Much heavier than coal or even Brightline's import of Canadian ballast. Costs by ship must be high and then trucking to concrete plant. Gives incentative to scrimp on cement for concrete.
Scrimp with the potential to reenact Champlain Towers South - yep thats the ticket to build you engineering cred.
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The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)
began the trial running testing phase for the first operating
segment of Honolulu’s rail system on Aug. 29, 2022. This is
the final series of testing before the system is ready for
operation and teams will be looking at all aspects of the
trains, stations, systems and operating personnel,
including the simulation of many normal and emergency
operating scenarios.
During testing, multiple trains will be operational and moving
along the tracks from Kualaka‘i (East Kapolei) Station to Hālawa
(Aloha Stadium) Station. Testing will occur up to 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. There is no set schedule of trains
running as it will vary depending on the type of testing taking
place. The testing will continue until the system achieves
operational readiness status, prior to the transfer of the
system to city’s Department of Transportation Services
(DTS) for the initial launch of service.
“This is a major milestone for the rail project, although
the larger milestone will be when trial running is complete.
Many tests will be performed and we expect some problems
to be encountered, which is normal for a new system and is the
reason the testing is being performed,” said HART Executive
Director and CEO Lori Kahikina. “We do not have a
deadline for the completion of trial running, but we are
hopeful of turning the first operating segment over to DTS
by early next year.”
HART urges the public to follow safety precautions and,
when driving near the rail guideway, look ahead not overhead.
to not watch the trains or photograph the trains while driving,
keep attention on the road.
The stations may look finished, but are still active construction
sites throughout the testing phase. For safety purposes, please
avoid the stations. The rail system is powered by a “third rail”
that runs alongside the rail tracks and carries over 750 volts of
electricity, which is deadly. During this testing phase, the third
rail will be live and energized 24 hours a day, seven day a week.
The public should avoid the rail tracks at all times.
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I saw one of those test trains yesterday.
Jeff
jeffhergert I saw one of those test trains yesterday. Jeff
You went to Hawaii to go railfanning?
The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer, any other railroad, company, or person.
zugmann jeffhergert I saw one of those test trains yesterday. Jeff You went to Hawaii to go railfanning?
When CSX moved the Baltimore Dispatchers Office back to Jacksonville, one of them decided to go to Honolulu to practice his craft there.
Well, someone had to.
We even rode the Hawaiian Railway Society's train ride over 6.5 of original OR&L trackage.
I noticed they don't use tie plates. Rail is spiked directly to the ties. I hope no class one senior management rides the train, they might think of a new cost cutting measure. (Don't use tie plates.) Think of the immediate savings. Never mind any future costs. We'll blame those on our lazy, good for nothing employees.
slim pickings out there.
Sounds good
Honolulu Skyline placed in service
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