National Corvette Museum, Giant Sinkhole Formed, Corvettes Gone!!! (MERGED)
02-15-2014, 10:13 AM
#101
Race Director
02-15-2014, 11:31 AM
#102
Melting Slicks
They're cars, not people. Yes it's a sad thing, and a shame if those cars are lost forever, but when it's all said and done no human beings lost their lives and that's the most important thing to remember. It's normally seen as healthy to retain ones sense of humor in the light of real tragedy, loss of human life, so what makes cars, no matter what kind or how rare, better or more important than someone's son or daughter? 
I have been a Corvette lover for 40+ years. I'm not any less an enthusiast than anyone else because I learned how to keep my sense of humor when it matters.
Learning how to see the silver lining is an important skill to develop.
I have been a Corvette lover for 40+ years. I'm not any less an enthusiast than anyone else because I learned how to keep my sense of humor when it matters.
Learning how to see the silver lining is an important skill to develop.
It is definitely a sad day, I hope some of the cars can be restored, but I feel not all looking at the early pics. I hope the Museum also can be saved, I was there back in 08 for the C5/C6 Bash & it is an awesome place!!!
02-18-2014, 09:08 AM
#103
Melting Slicks
This is the latest update on the NCM sinkhole....
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -- Construction is well underway at the National Corvette Museum. Red tape is being put up; extra support is being added to the structure; and side panels are being taken out of the wall to make room for a crane. That crane has the big task of pulling the cars out of the sinkhole.
Geologists with WKU have been on the scene since the room first collapsed and said since that time, things in the sky dome have remained relatively calm opening up the door for construction.
"It looks pretty stable. We haven't seen any major movement where the cars are at. There's obviously some type of potential for some other type of cave or passage under there that it could move into," said WKU Geologist, Jason Polk.
Just to be safe holes are being cut into the floor and filled with concrete at key points to provide extra support for the spire that sits in the middle of the room. Once that's done a crane will be lowered into the area where pieces of wall have been taken out. Not only will someone be operating the crane, someone will also be attached to the end of the line to hook up the cars.
"We will have vehicle recovery people that know all of the lifting points and devices to use in the rigging to lift it out properly without causing anymore damage," said Scott, Murphy, & Daniel CEO, Mike Murphy.
The plan is for the wheels to be removed and replaced by bolts that attach the car to the crane for safe removal.
Construction officials add the first two Corvettes that fell inside the hole still haven't been seen. They know they're down there. They're just not sure if they're buried in soil or if they're sitting on rock. It adds a wrinkle to an already difficult excavation process.
The entire recovery is expected to take two weeks.
http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/C...245900821.html
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) -- Construction is well underway at the National Corvette Museum. Red tape is being put up; extra support is being added to the structure; and side panels are being taken out of the wall to make room for a crane. That crane has the big task of pulling the cars out of the sinkhole.
Geologists with WKU have been on the scene since the room first collapsed and said since that time, things in the sky dome have remained relatively calm opening up the door for construction.
"It looks pretty stable. We haven't seen any major movement where the cars are at. There's obviously some type of potential for some other type of cave or passage under there that it could move into," said WKU Geologist, Jason Polk.
Just to be safe holes are being cut into the floor and filled with concrete at key points to provide extra support for the spire that sits in the middle of the room. Once that's done a crane will be lowered into the area where pieces of wall have been taken out. Not only will someone be operating the crane, someone will also be attached to the end of the line to hook up the cars.
"We will have vehicle recovery people that know all of the lifting points and devices to use in the rigging to lift it out properly without causing anymore damage," said Scott, Murphy, & Daniel CEO, Mike Murphy.
The plan is for the wheels to be removed and replaced by bolts that attach the car to the crane for safe removal.
Construction officials add the first two Corvettes that fell inside the hole still haven't been seen. They know they're down there. They're just not sure if they're buried in soil or if they're sitting on rock. It adds a wrinkle to an already difficult excavation process.
The entire recovery is expected to take two weeks.
http://www.wbko.com/news/headlines/C...245900821.html
02-18-2014, 09:31 AM
#104
Le Mans Master
If they were smart they would document everything in video and make a reality television show about the recovery and restoration of the cars. The event has already received a ton of publicity. They would make enough money to pay for everything. Everyone would tune in and it would be a hell of a lot better than crap like Fast and Loud.
02-18-2014, 10:53 AM
#105
Safety Car
If they were smart they would document everything in video and make a reality television show about the recovery and restoration of the cars. The event has already received a ton of publicity. They would make enough money to pay for everything. Everyone would tune in and it would be a hell of a lot better than crap like Fast and Loud.
02-18-2014, 10:58 AM
#106
Le Mans Master
It really would be quality TV about cars.
02-20-2014, 07:53 PM
#108
Melting Slicks
Latest update....
February 12, 2014 is a day that will go down in the history books of Corvette, a day when a large sinkhole opened up in one of the most unusual spots – the Skydome area of the National Corvette Museum, taking eight prized Corvettes with it. Teams of engineers and construction personnel have been on-site since day one, securing the area and moving forward with the remediation of the sinkhole. While the Museum was closed to the public on the day of the unfortunate event, we re-opened the following day and have been open normal hours since then. The Skydome area of the Museum is the only portion currently closed to the public.
The safety of Museum employees and guests is our #1 priority, and with that in mind we wanted to share information from our team of experienced professionals as to safety and stabilization of the building.
“Concerning the safety of the facility at the National Corvette Museum, it is important to understand that the Skydome is an independent structure that is isolated from the remainder of the facility with a building expansion joint. The collapse of the slab-on-grade within the Skydome has not compromised the structures of the remaining facility. Furthermore, it should be noted that the Skydome structure has been closely monitored and exhibits no signs of displacement or member distress at this time.”
– Kevin Krantz, Structural Engineer, K&S Engineering, PLLC
“Having spent 40 years living and working in the Bowling Green area, sinkholes and our Karst geology are a fact of life for our Firm and our community. Of the many sinkhole remediation projects that we have consulted on, I cannot recall any situation where additional sinkhole collapses have occurred as a result of an initial collapse. We have no reason to believe that the situation at the National Corvette Museum is any different. For the safety of the public, our Firm has monitored the facility daily since the morning of the collapse and will continue to monitor the facility daily until all repairs are completed. During this monitoring, we have seen no indication of additional collapses therefore, we believe that the National Corvette Museum is safe and encourage the public to continue visiting.”
- Dennis D. Smith, PE, PLS, M.ASCE and Matt Rogers, PE, M.ASCE, DDS Engineering, PLLC
“In Bowling Green, Kentucky, we are highly knowledgeable about sinkholes and caves, as we have studied them for many decades through pioneering work done at WKU and from others. This area of the country is an iconic example of a landscape where sinkholes occur. In recent years, our knowledge and understanding, along with the technology and science to better study these landforms, has advanced significantly. Living, visiting, or vacationing in an area like Bowling Green, KY is as safe as anywhere else in the country. In fact, millions come very year specifically to visit places like Mammoth Cave and our natural parks solely because of their interesting and dynamic geology and water features! “
– Dr. Jason Polk, Assistant Professor of Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University. Dr. Polk also recommends www.underbgky.org for more information on Bowling Green’s karst landscape.
Two barrier walls have been installed between the Skydome building and the rest of the Museum. One wall includes a video monitor which shows live webcam footage of the work being completed in the Skydome. The other wall incorporates a plexi-glass viewing area so that guests may witness the sinkhole for themselves from a safe distance. Both areas are part of the Museum tour and included with regular admission.
The National Corvette Museum is open daily, 8am to 5pm and is located at I-65 exit 28 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Learn more about the Museum at www.corvettemuseum.org and get the latest updates on the Museum’s Facebook Fan page at www.facebook.com/corvettemuseum.
February 12, 2014 is a day that will go down in the history books of Corvette, a day when a large sinkhole opened up in one of the most unusual spots – the Skydome area of the National Corvette Museum, taking eight prized Corvettes with it. Teams of engineers and construction personnel have been on-site since day one, securing the area and moving forward with the remediation of the sinkhole. While the Museum was closed to the public on the day of the unfortunate event, we re-opened the following day and have been open normal hours since then. The Skydome area of the Museum is the only portion currently closed to the public.
The safety of Museum employees and guests is our #1 priority, and with that in mind we wanted to share information from our team of experienced professionals as to safety and stabilization of the building.
“Concerning the safety of the facility at the National Corvette Museum, it is important to understand that the Skydome is an independent structure that is isolated from the remainder of the facility with a building expansion joint. The collapse of the slab-on-grade within the Skydome has not compromised the structures of the remaining facility. Furthermore, it should be noted that the Skydome structure has been closely monitored and exhibits no signs of displacement or member distress at this time.”
– Kevin Krantz, Structural Engineer, K&S Engineering, PLLC
“Having spent 40 years living and working in the Bowling Green area, sinkholes and our Karst geology are a fact of life for our Firm and our community. Of the many sinkhole remediation projects that we have consulted on, I cannot recall any situation where additional sinkhole collapses have occurred as a result of an initial collapse. We have no reason to believe that the situation at the National Corvette Museum is any different. For the safety of the public, our Firm has monitored the facility daily since the morning of the collapse and will continue to monitor the facility daily until all repairs are completed. During this monitoring, we have seen no indication of additional collapses therefore, we believe that the National Corvette Museum is safe and encourage the public to continue visiting.”
- Dennis D. Smith, PE, PLS, M.ASCE and Matt Rogers, PE, M.ASCE, DDS Engineering, PLLC
“In Bowling Green, Kentucky, we are highly knowledgeable about sinkholes and caves, as we have studied them for many decades through pioneering work done at WKU and from others. This area of the country is an iconic example of a landscape where sinkholes occur. In recent years, our knowledge and understanding, along with the technology and science to better study these landforms, has advanced significantly. Living, visiting, or vacationing in an area like Bowling Green, KY is as safe as anywhere else in the country. In fact, millions come very year specifically to visit places like Mammoth Cave and our natural parks solely because of their interesting and dynamic geology and water features! “
– Dr. Jason Polk, Assistant Professor of Geography and Geology, Western Kentucky University. Dr. Polk also recommends www.underbgky.org for more information on Bowling Green’s karst landscape.
Two barrier walls have been installed between the Skydome building and the rest of the Museum. One wall includes a video monitor which shows live webcam footage of the work being completed in the Skydome. The other wall incorporates a plexi-glass viewing area so that guests may witness the sinkhole for themselves from a safe distance. Both areas are part of the Museum tour and included with regular admission.
The National Corvette Museum is open daily, 8am to 5pm and is located at I-65 exit 28 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Learn more about the Museum at www.corvettemuseum.org and get the latest updates on the Museum’s Facebook Fan page at www.facebook.com/corvettemuseum.