I've seen what a bull moose can do to a CI bathtub (used as a feeder), lots of holes, not to mention the bed of an F150. ________________________________ From: The listserv where the buildings do the talking [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hammarberg, Eric Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:16 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [BP] Burn, Rusty Baby, Burn! Cast iron cracks/explodes and building falls down. Ever see a CI bathtub after a fire? Me neither! Eric Hammarberg, Assoc. AIA Vice President Thornton Tomasetti 51 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10010 T 917.661.7800 F 917.661.7801 D 917.661.8160 [log in to unmask] www.ThorntonTomasetti.com ________________________________ From: The listserv where the buildings do the talking [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:45 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [BP] Burn, Rusty Baby, Burn! From "Cast Iron Buildings: Their Construction and Advantages" by "James Bogardus, Architect in Iron" (New York 1858): Were a cast iron building "filled with combustible goods, such as cotton or resin" and were to burn entirely, "the building itself would remain firm and unimpaired." What would really happen - say to a corner sited CI building, 75 x 100, 5 stories high? Christopher ________________________________ Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com <http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014> . -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> The information in this email and any attachments may contain confidential information that is intended solely for the attention and use of the named addressee(s). This message or any part thereof must not be disclosed, copied, distributed or retained by any person without authorization from the addressee. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately, and delete this message. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>