Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ...top. Mr. Kinloch visited chord 8-R daily for several days and imagined that the bend was becoming greater, all four ribs being bent, but not alike. The bend in chord 9-L anchor arm was discovered about 9.30 a.m., August 27, to have greatly increased, it having been previously noted and being under observation. Owing to the fact that the 25th was a Sunday, and that there was practically no work done on the 26th, it is doubtful whether this chord was examined between the 24th and the 27th. Mr. Kinloch, who made the discovery, in his evidence says:--'Q. Please relate the occurrences following your discovery of the bent chord on August 27? 'A. Immediately after discovering the bend I brought the matter to the attention of Mr. Yenser and Mr. Birks, and with them re-examined both chord A 9-L and several other lower chord members. We did not know what to make of the matter, and then went up to our office and arranged with Mr. McLure to have the deflections of the suspicious chords measured. This measurement, which was made by Birks, McLure and myself, showed the extent of the deflections; and their cause and their ultimate result immediately became a matter of very active discussion. Mr. Birks expressed himself definitely as being of opinion that there was no danger, and endeavoured to persuade me that the bend had always been in the chord. Mr. Yenser and I were uneasy, and considered the matter serious, and finally suggested that Mr. McLure and Birks should go to New York and Phoenixville for advice. It was considered that the matter could not be satisfactorily explained by telegraph or telephone, and none of us expected immediate disaster. Mr. Birks and Mr. McLure did not welcome our suggestion, saying that they would only be laughed at on arrival, and it was fi...
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