CoastersRZ Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 That is a very good question. I wonder why they are tearing up the fresh concrete. Maybe they had some extra pavers? Although, it certainly seems like a lot of work to put down some additional pavers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 And why would they do it now when it will cause the work on WindSeeker to come to a halt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 And how exactly will it cause all the work on WindSeeker to come to a halt? Its not like they are tearing up the ride pad or anything. I`m sure there is a very valid reason for the removal of the concrete. They actually cut some of the concrete at some point last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I believe it is called a "change order." And will probably result in a contractor claim. Oh, wait... Terp, who sometimes borders on telling too much...but usually stops himself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 And how exactly will it cause all the work on WindSeeker to come to a halt? Its not like they are tearing up the ride pad or anything. I`m sure there is a very valid reason for the removal of the concrete. They actually cut some of the concrete at some point last week. Unless I'm missing something, they can't drive the pieces in when there's no concrete there to drive on. Or I have no clue what I'm talking about. Nevermind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Trucks can drive on dirt, just as long as it is not all muddy from rain. In fact, in some instances, they will install all the heavy equipment BEFORE placing the midway. Why? because heavy equipment can cause damage to concrete, if it is not meant to handle heavy duty traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Heavy trucks can also damage pavers, as the pavers on International Street have amply demonstrated from time to time in the past... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Could it have been to ease construction? I was confused why they would go from pavers to concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm wIlling to bet they were not driving the pieces on that new concrete anyway - maintenance roads are a better guess. As for why tear up concrete - it is possible that a bad pour occurred. After concrete is poured, it is not uncommon to test it to ensure it meets specifications - many factors can cause it to fail including an error in the mix, a poor install, or lack of proper post pour environment. Bottom line - I'd guess something was wrong, so they are fixing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason B Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 It could be as simple as one division not know what the other is doing. The contract for the ride may have included having concrete in the area and it may have been executed out of Sandusky. The Coney Mall paver project may be part of Kings Island Cap X items for 2011. It is very possible that the one did not know what the other was doing until it was too late. Being a part of a large and fast construction project previously, I know this happens all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Well, I can assure you, that the project at KI, while it may have design intents based out of the corporate design office in Sandusky, was executed locally. I know what I speak about, but can`t divulge why I know these things. Those that know me well, know full well that I really do know what I speak about. And it is pretty well delineated who is to do what, and when. And they usually test concrete BEFORE pouring it. If the mix is not up to the specs (through various tests like the slump test), they can and will reject the truck of concrete and send it back to the plant. That is not as critical on projects like sidewalks and midways, but it is more critical for structural concrete like foundations and concrete used in high rise construction. Concrete strength is specified in psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Any thoughts on why it would be torn up after being poured like a month or two earlier? haha Besides the possibility that pavers were supposed to go there and there was a screw up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason B Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Not even sure why I wasted my time to comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I was not trying to belittle your comments. Sorry if my previous post came off sounding harsh. Yes, changes/screw ups do happen from time to time. And when they do happen, someone usually ends up paying for the changes (in the form of change orders), or to rectify a situation, in the case of something being done out of order. Its too hard to say, from an outsiders point of view, which this was. Only time will shed some light on this subject, and even then, we may never know why the concrete was ripped out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Just remember, for many, many years things like this occurred and virtually no one ever knew. Webcams come with pluses and minuses. At Cedar Point, for example, webcams have occasionally shown minor worker misconduct, such as omitting going to the nearest restroom facility, but finding relief nearby. The day will probably come when a major construction mishap will occur in front of the watchful eyes of many web watchers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 KI tweeted that the 2nd piece of WS was making it way to the construction site yesterday. I see it sitting next to racer and looks like they are getting ready to hook it to the crane so they can put it in place! http://www.visitking...bcams/index.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 i see that the backdrop of urgent scare is still up. http://174.121.245.214/cfki/WindSeeker1/WindSeeker2.jpg?r=1300751570962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkjkj Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 In a lot of the construction pictures, it looked like the colorful "carnival flags" from Haunt were still up to. I wonder if they just didn't get around to taking it all down yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 i see that the backdrop of urgent scare is still up. http://174.121.245.2...r=1300751570962 I wondered what that was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 They probably ran out of time to take them down, if it takes them almost 2 months to set up for the haunt, I would imagine it takes about as much time to take it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I wonder what they are doing to Vortex? They had a crane hanging over that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor75 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 That is a very good question. I wonder why they are tearing up the fresh concrete. Maybe they had some extra pavers? Although, it certainly seems like a lot of work to put down some additional pavers. Well it looks like they are bringing in sand in that area now to lay down pavers. Wonder if it was additional pavers, a mistake made, or just a change order? It does seem to be a very specific cut out of that laid concrete though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I wonder what they are doing to Vortex? They had a crane hanging over that way. I was thinking maybe they were bring the trains back from winter rehab, but have not seen evidence of trains? Somebody knows, but not I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor75 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I wonder what they are doing to Vortex? They had a crane hanging over that way. I was thinking maybe they were bring the trains back from winter rehab, but have not seen evidence of trains? Somebody knows, but not I. Looks like you might be correct, hard to see but it looks to me like a train is now on the transfer area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 2nd piece getting ready to go up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 It is starting to take shape, I love it! Cannot wait for opening day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor75 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 2nd piece getting ready to go up Hope they didn't put it on upside down! EDIT: Removed the live feed from the quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Does anyone see the door open on the bottom of the tower? I wonder what it is for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor75 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Does anyone see the door open on the bottom of the tower? I wonder what it is for? I know what most doors are for......sorry just couldn't resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisbeefan Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Does anyone see the door open on the bottom of the tower? I wonder what it is for? If I were a betting man, I would say that's an access door for maintenance personnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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