Numbnuts Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: There doesn't seem to be much sign of further landslip though the wall is definitely new though, I'm on that road at least once a day and they just had air fencing and cones during the races and the summer. Are we sure that the landslip wasn't further up the mountain though? 🤔 Be surprised if it wasn’t there. But guessing if only temporary fence in place and there was a small sip , easily cleared up , that they didn’t take the opportunity and excuse to shut the road and get it done. Doubt there’s two work gangs up there bearing in mind they have no money effectively .! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub3 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 15 hours ago, Mercenary said: @Amadeus pictures show it's nothing to do with their ditches? 🤡 Excess water causes landslides mainly due to the natural water course being blocked or incapable of taking excess rainfall therefore causing the overflow to find the fastest/weakest point for egress/overspill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelmutX Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 On 12/29/2023 at 7:54 PM, Numbnuts said: Be surprised if it wasn’t there. But guessing if only temporary fence in place and there was a small sip , easily cleared up , that they didn’t take the opportunity and excuse to shut the road and get it done. Doubt there’s two work gangs up there bearing in mind they have no money effectively .! From a major contractor who is working there.... yes, Waterworks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Well, from these pics posted on FB progress is moving apace and the wall is certainly substantial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 4 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: Well, from these pics posted on FB progress is moving apace and the wall is certainly substantial. Weird bonding pattern going on there, no support piers either! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 45 minutes ago, finlo said: Weird bonding pattern going on there, no support piers either! it's called slack arse bond without a string line for height, must be about time for the VIP viewing grandstand to built on top of it all now then ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelmutX Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 9 minutes ago, WTF said: it's called slack arse bond without a string line for height, must be about time for the VIP viewing grandstand to built on top of it all now then ? Pic doesn't show any buttress(es)... however, the wall is to prevent debris from rolling onto road. In theory, this should be hollow block with reinforcing rod and back-filled with concrete. But, this is the way, "block-flat" that you guys do it... it'll hold for now. Surprised the southern edge is (edit)vertically flat, not tastefully sloped - looks like northern (edit)vertical edge is sloped. Now just need steel mesh to hold the rock face back. Edited January 1 by HelmutX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelmutX Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 22 minutes ago, WTF said: ...must be about time for the VIP viewing grandstand to built on top of it all now then ? Well, if you want, I got beachfront property in Arizona if you want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two-lane Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Would that wall have stopped the previous landslip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lamb Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Are the Mexicans going to pay for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 1 hour ago, HelmutX said: Pic doesn't show any buttress(es)... however, the wall is to prevent debris from rolling onto road. In theory, this should be hollow block with reinforcing rod and back-filled with concrete. But, this is the way, "block-flat" that you guys do it... it'll hold for now. Surprised the southern edge is (edit)vertically flat, not tastefully sloped - looks like northern (edit)vertical edge is sloped. Now just need steel mesh to hold the rock face back. Pretty sure it’s in effect a cavity wall . Wonder if there going to fill the cavity with concrete. If not not much point in the cavity. The early pics definitely show brick ties Edited January 1 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Two-lane said: Would that wall have stopped the previous landslip? Not a chance , that won’t stop very much . But they’ve cleared a big area at the rear of the wall now so maybe have a chance now. Edited January 1 by Numbnuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 21 minutes ago, Numbnuts said: Not a chance , that won’t stop very much . But they’ve cleared a big area at the rear of the wall now so maybe have a chance now. How about waiting until it’s finished before commenting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 (edited) 28 minutes ago, CrazyDave said: How about waiting until it’s finished before commenting? It is finished as regards structurally goes. You’re some pup CrazyDave. They might fill the cavity with concrete , good luck with that but that still wouldn’t stop the rock slip if it decides to go big time. and my answer was in respect as to would it have stopped the previous slip. It wouldn’t have . But they’ve cleared an area behind so they have a chance. Does that clarify my comments enough for you now. Edited January 1 by Numbnuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 the same crew are starting on Douglas promenade next week to keep the sand out of the non existent horse tram rails , this is just a warm up , 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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