On Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:55:29 -0400, Justan Olphart
wrote:

On 8/28/2015 10:37 AM, wrote:
A core sample pulled from the concrete of the Cocoli Locks where
cracks and leaks have appeared does not bode well for the Panama Canal
expansion project, which is on a strict deadline for completion in
April 2016.


http://gcaptain.com/a-concrete-sample-was-pulled-from-the-new-panama-canal-locks-and-it-does-not-look-good/#.VeBqMn3LDyc

Looks like the east coast is going to have to get used to receiving
it's Chinese goods by rail. I hope Oh'bamer has *his* infrastructure in
order. Can't be blaming Bush anymore.

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The Chinese are managing the project but it looks like someone fell
asleep on the job. Quality control of the concrete is critical on a
project like that.