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The Arecibo is going to be demolished after there have been a couple of cable failures in recent months.
www.nsf.gov
I do think engineers can be ultra conservative when reviewing other people's structures. Of course the main engineering company is the same firm that completely screwed up the design of a parking garage.
www.enr.com
I, obviously, haven't seen the analysis, but at least one firm and the Corp seem like they think it could be salvaged. I have feeling this truly the result of NSF not having the funds to fix it now and afraid it'll collapse if they wait.
NSF begins planning for decommissioning of Arecibo Observatory’s 305-meter telescope due to safety concerns
NSF's mission is to advance the progress of science, a mission accomplished by funding proposals for research and education made by scientists, engineers, and educators from across the country.
I do think engineers can be ultra conservative when reviewing other people's structures. Of course the main engineering company is the same firm that completely screwed up the design of a parking garage.
Thornton-Tomasetti Is Cleared In Indiana Library Defect Suit
In the latest twist in a long controversy, an Indiana circuit court jury on April 15 cleared structural engineer Thornton-Tomasetti Inc., New York City, of fraud charges brought by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, related to the troubled renovation and expansion of the city’s...
I, obviously, haven't seen the analysis, but at least one firm and the Corp seem like they think it could be salvaged. I have feeling this truly the result of NSF not having the funds to fix it now and afraid it'll collapse if they wait.

