#OT# San Francisco Bay bridge

I sure do. And its only $11,034.00 per pound. What thickness do they neeed and how may square feet?

Gunner

Jeez, George, don't you become one of those hand-wringers, too. US steel production through October was 50 million tons. Imports were around 12 million tons. Exports to date are about 7 million tons.

The US is in good shape in the production of structural steel. The market has fallen off sharply, but our production exceeds our net imports by something like 10:1. With a soft market, they've been working off inventories. There will be a lag now, as usual, as the market picks up.

Actually, it's 10% of China's production, this year to date. And according to Arcelormittal, they're running at severe excess capacity and

30% of their output is break-even. Their steel industry is heading for trouble, which means the world steel industry is in for a price fight. Expect tariffs next year, as China tries to dump its excess capacity on the world.

No problem PO is being faxed over to you, but you get paid in CREDIT DIRRAVITES !!!!!

Best Regards Tom.

I feel for them. The bridge I cross on the way to work has been out of service since just after labor day. They hope to have it up by memorial day. The daily detour is a pita, can't wait for the joys of winter while relying on Jenny NoJobs to plow the roads.

Wes

-- "Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller

Wow, that's almost 7% of China's steel production!

Best regards, Spehro Pefhany

You may be right. But I think this administration is start enough not to start a trade war with China. It would be devastating.

It will be much better to work through the WTO. China really can't fight that organization.

there was a guy on tv saying "expect tariffs" because of the upcoming elections, angry voters and china being a favorite whipping boy. the elected officials are going to come out in force to punish china, because that's what the working man/average voter wants. it's a perfect storm.

b.w.

I suspect the steel isn't just A36 junk steel we all use.

It is special and of unique alloy as well as certified like boiler plate.

Yes - many mills are out of business. But most mills are Midwest. Some are scattered. Then it must be transported. Truck or Train or airplane. Ugh money, money and more money.

Mart> From the news reports it appears that the major cause for the

The delay from China steel is in the new span. China supplier is a year late in supplying the parts. Forget what the part was. But was in local paper.

Actually, I have not seen a lot of brains in this administration. About the same amount as the last administration.

Do you take carbon credits?

Steve

Ok, Ill have my accountants go over it when it comes in. It might take a couple weeks before they give me a thumbs up or not.

Gunner

======= As the bridge was opened in 1936 it seems likely that normal hot or cold rolled "arn" was used. Not positive on this however. One alternative for a quick repair is to simply make the parts bigger/heavier. Its not like the bridge is going anywhere.

I for one would like more information about the material specs, size/weight, number of parts, prices, etc.

As Jackie Stewart said "it makes me Scottish blood run cold" just to think about the air freight bill for 20k or 30k lbs of steel...

Unka' George [George McDuffee]

------------------------------------------- He that will not apply new remedies, must expect new evils: for Time is the greatest innovator: and if Time, of course, alter things to the worse, and wisdom and counsel shall not alter them to the better, what shall be the end?

Francis Bacon (1561-1626), English philosopher, essayist, statesman. Essays, "Of Innovations" (1597-1625).

No, but his cats will.

Ill have to check with the accountants and see if they are on the list this week.

Ill let you know.

We are however running a special on Gold Accounts. If you pay in 99.99 Fine, we give you 25% off.

Gunner

But I liked the last administration more. ;)

Wes