NorthMike
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Private company.
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Maine Black Bears 2026 Offseason: Missing Out on Mistlebacher
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walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Yes, they make bridge in a box so I assume they have ties to UM. ALso the beams that failed apparently moved around in a big windstorm recently so that doesn't sound like a rebar and concrete beam. Its going to be awhile before they announce what really happened until then lots of speculation.
NorthMike
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Yep we are speculating.
I believe basalt was a spin off company from UM but really at this point there probably isnt an active connection.
Im reading now that some some sort of fiber polymer was used. Im not familiar with this.
I worked as an engineer in industry for 40 years and bad things happen that blindside you when you take short cuts, and sometimes shit just happens.
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Woof...it was a composite beam design done by students at UMO. As I see it, could be one of four mistakes or a combination:
1) Poor design by someone
2) Poor quality control during manufacturing of the composite beams
3) Incorrect concrete placement procedure during the deck pour.
4) Lack of proper girder bracing which could have caused the girders to twist, then fail during the deck placement
Why are we even trying to use composite beams in the first place? This will be a real black eye for someone. In any event, this speculating is way more fun than talking about hawkey.
1) Poor design by someone
2) Poor quality control during manufacturing of the composite beams
3) Incorrect concrete placement procedure during the deck pour.
4) Lack of proper girder bracing which could have caused the girders to twist, then fail during the deck placement
Why are we even trying to use composite beams in the first place? This will be a real black eye for someone. In any event, this speculating is way more fun than talking about hawkey.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Composite beams or FRP don't rust?Woof...it was a composite beam design done by students at UMO. As I see it, could be one of four mistakes or a combination:
1) Poor design by someone
2) Poor quality control during manufacturing of the composite beams
3) Incorrect concrete placement procedure during the deck pour.
4) Lack of proper girder bracing which could have caused the girders to twist, then fail during the deck placement
Why are we even trying to use composite beams in the first place? This will be a real black eye for someone. In any event, this speculating is way more fun than talking about hawkey.
Yeah that's all fine and dandy if they don't collapse first from lack of strength, lol
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
Hampden I believe has a bridge on maine street with composite beams and for sure bridge in a box on rte 69. So I guess its possible for them to be designed correctly just this one wasnt for whatever reason?
NorthMike
Well-known member
Saw this on YouTube regarding the hockey bridge. Pretty good summary of things and questions about possible damage to the beams before this occurrence.
An important thing to keep in mind, if these beams were the UM technology that was sold off to private firm who has taken it from there, it doesn't mean the technology is flawed.
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An important thing to keep in mind, if these beams were the UM technology that was sold off to private firm who has taken it from there, it doesn't mean the technology is flawed.
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umhockey91
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Beyond the failure of something TBD....why has this bridge been treated like a red headed step child by the state DOT? The entire project has seemed suspect from the start and yet it is a truly high profile and well traveled bridge. The decade long replacement schedule and nickel and diming has been over the top....even for the State of Maine. Something just doesn't add up.
AMC
Registered User
There are bridges over 295 in Southern Maine that have been under construction longer, this isn't a conspiracy
McGoverners
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Steel bridges collapse too if the design is done poorly. Somebody is losing a stamp over this.
Maybe but sounds like the contractor may have damaged the box girders. Smells fishy
BlackBearHockeyFan
Active member
I would have to believe every game should sell out this season
umhockey91
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umhockey91
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Contractors in Eastern Maine seems a bit....slow.
tylerzx2002
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Not bridge related (sorry!) but really happy to let everyone know that my Black Bears history site is live a bit ahead of schedule.
https://www.mainehockeyhistory.com/
Definitely appreciate the feedback a few of you gave on the preview site. I still have a few bits of data that I'll be adding in the weeks leading up to puck drop, as well as a few other features I have roadmapped that I'll get to as I find time. I've tried to make this as comprehensive as possible, so a lot of research hours poured into this, both when it comes to the past but also the future as well.
There are a few sections of the site that I'll keep updated throughout the season, namely the Depth Chart and Recruiting Pipeline.
Web building is new territory for me so if things are slightly janky my apologies in advance. I've tried to keep this as optimized for mobile as possible but definitely a better experience on desktop.
https://www.mainehockeyhistory.com/
Definitely appreciate the feedback a few of you gave on the preview site. I still have a few bits of data that I'll be adding in the weeks leading up to puck drop, as well as a few other features I have roadmapped that I'll get to as I find time. I've tried to make this as comprehensive as possible, so a lot of research hours poured into this, both when it comes to the past but also the future as well.
There are a few sections of the site that I'll keep updated throughout the season, namely the Depth Chart and Recruiting Pipeline.
Web building is new territory for me so if things are slightly janky my apologies in advance. I've tried to keep this as optimized for mobile as possible but definitely a better experience on desktop.