Object Blocking Giant Tunnel Borer Was an 8" Diameter Pipe 141
An anonymous reader writes "A few weeks ago we discussed news that a tunnel boring machine measuring 57.5 feet in diameter was halted underneath Seattle after running into a mysterious object. Project engineers have now figured out what the object is: an 8-inch-diameter pipe. In 2002, researchers for another project — the replacement of the Alaskan Way viaduct — drilled down into the ground to take water samples. They used the 115-ft-long pipe as a well casing. As it turns out, this well site was listed in the contract specifications given to all bidders for the tunnel's construction. In addition, the crew manning the machine noticed that it was chewing up pieces of metal, and they removed part of the pipe and kept going. Only later did they realize that significant damage had been done to the machine's cutting face. Officials aren't sure how long repairs will take, or how much they will cost."
Reading and comprehension skills (Score:5, Funny)
Was expecting an alien spacecraft... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Reading and comprehension skills (Score:5, Funny)
Looks like somebody forgot to RTFM.
In this case they get to RTFM: Repair The Fine Machine
Re:Reading and comprehension skills (Score:2, Funny)
Good news, everybody! We finally found that pipe we lost 2002! I've felt so guilty about not recycling that, but now I can sleep at night. Carry on.
Re:"Presume" there's no pipe? (Score:5, Funny)
Welcome to Alaskan Way Viaduct customer support. Your call is important to us. We are receiving a higher than expected level of calls at the moment and thank you for your patience. You're approximate waiting time will be 30 minutes.
4 hours later
Pleased to be welcome to Alaskan Way Viaduct customer support, how may I help you?
"Hello, Alaskan Way Viaduct project officials? This is STP. The DOT says you bore a hole in the ground in 2002. We're just calling to make sure you guys removed the pipe."
Pleased to be sorry, sir, I do not know what you mean about DOT.
15 minute explanation later...
Pleased to be putting you through to my manager
2 hours later
This is Alaskan Way Viaduct level 2 support, how may I help?
"Hello, Alaskan Way Viaduct project officials? This is STP. The DOT says you bore a hole in the ground in 2002. We're just calling to make sure you guys removed the pipe."
The documentation states that the pipe has been removed sir.
Re:underground stuff is still really poorly mapped (Score:4, Funny)
We intentionally don't update plans, or even have plans to begin with, because terrorists will use the plans to, well, plan how to attack us.
The only solution to plan less, and destroy all existing plans.
Re:underground stuff is still really poorly mapped (Score:4, Funny)
So far it appears to be working.
Re: Reading and comprehension skills (Score:5, Funny)
That would be like a duck pretending to be a duck.
Re:underground stuff is still really poorly mapped (Score:5, Funny)
That's why you should always carry a foot of fiber in your pocket.
If you're ever stranded in the middle of nowhere, just bury the fiber. When the backhoe shows up to break it, hitch a lift.
Re: Reading and comprehension skills (Score:5, Funny)
it wasnt just some band... it was van fuckin halen \m/
I think you mean van fuckin halen \m&m/
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Re: Reading and comprehension skills (Score:5, Funny)