Humpday Triviola

11/11/09, 2:22 PM #1

Thomas Skaggs
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Humpday Triviola

Ok, so what is so special about this building?

Tom

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11/11/09, 3:33 PM #2

Dale Lenz
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Re: It's prefabbed?

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11/11/09, 3:45 PM #3

Thomas Skaggs
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Actually no

It was fabricated on it's intended site.

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11/11/09, 3:50 PM #4

Dan Donaldson
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Earthquake study building? It is floating.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Humpday Triviola

11/11/09, 4:09 PM #5

Thomas Skaggs
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Ok but....

....I'm gonna play hardball here. This is an earthquake study building. But what is its distinction?

Tom

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11/11/09, 4:44 PM #6

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud,Fla
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It is a scale model. I made 100's of them in my previous life.

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11/11/09, 5:09 PM #7

Lee Schierer - McKean, PA
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All shook up...

Elvis would love living there......

Lee

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11/11/09, 7:03 PM #8

Thomas Skaggs
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No but....

...it is full scale. But therein lies a hint!

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11/11/09, 8:13 PM #9

Dale Lenz
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Re: Got it!!!

Full scale for Smurfs! : ' >

Re: Humpday Triviola

11/11/09, 8:17 PM #10

Thomas Skaggs
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Yeah...got it wrong that is! ;-)

Smurfs....right....that's rich!

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11/12/09, 2:11 AM #11

John Veerkamp, Western Mo
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Think about the size of the building it's in.

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11/12/09, 2:58 PM #12

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud,Fla
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What's your final answer, Tom?

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11/12/09, 3:16 PM #13

Thomas Skaggs
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Final Answer *LINK*

Ok, folks were figuring out that it was a building on an earthquake shaking test platform. What was unique about it is that it is the world's largest wood frame building constructed to withstand major earthquakes. It is a mid rise building, 7 stories tall. You are looking at a full size construction on that shake table. Here is more info if curious.....

Big 'ol earthquake building test

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