How big was the West Gate Bridge when it collapsed?
It was the removal of these bolts which caused the bridge to collapse. The span of the West Gate which fell, located between piers 10 and 11 of the bridge, was over 100 metres long and weighed at least 2,000 tonnes.
How much weight has Josh Gates lost so far?
Joe Sills: At last check, you said you’ve lost about 35 pounds since March. Describe your journey with weight. Josh Gates: I am kind of a lifelong lose weight, gain weight kind of guy.
What happens if you put too much weight on the back of a truck?
Too much weight on the back of the truck can reduce the weight on the front wheels which will give the front wheels much less grip. On bumpy roads the front wheels could be bounced off the ground as the truck pivots on its rear wheels.
What causes rear wheel lock up or squatting?
Cause: Rear Wheel lockup or squatting has many causes. Here is the list of possible causes: Solution: The description “rear wheel lock-up” can be used to describe any one of several problems with the rear brakes of a vehicle. Before any problem can be cured it first has to be understood.
When did General Motors know about the liftgate problem?
General Motors has allegedly known about liftgate strut problems since 2010 when it issued the first of several technical service bulletins (TSBs) about the problem. “ [p]ower liftgate closes immediately after fully opening. Usually has a loud clunking noise at top of gate travel just before power closing.
When did the West Gate Bridge fall down?
Just before lunch on 15 October 1970, the West Gate Bridge suddenly groaned. An eerie pinging noise filled the air. A storm of rust flakes peeled off weathered steel. The girders started to turn blue. The bridge fell away beneath their feet. Minutes later, 35 workers were dead.
Is the rear tailgate beeping while opening or closing?
I checked the app again and you’re right it says ” while opening/closing”. Carista or not, I’ve never heard a beeping from the vehicle while the gate is in motion. The sound I’d like to get rid of is the warning beep that sounds just before movement.
Where is the strut on a GM liftgate?
“GM engineering has determined that improved durability of the liftgate strut can be realized by installing the strut assembly with the rod end facing downward (attached to the liftgate) when the liftgate is in the closed position.