I found this pic on a German website. The pic shows a tractor that crashed into a building. By the looks of it, it appears that there is no structural damage to the building, but it shows significant damage to the tractor(bent rims and the whole tractor cabin looks twisted).
I wonder what a house would look like that is built with framing lumber when it gets damaged like this.
As you know, the house on the picture is built using concrete building blocks that are hollow inside.
Martin
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looks like he took too sharp a turn and his load sandwiched him against the garage
Wood framing is an anomaly in Europe, unlike here. Used to work with a Swiss architect . . . he was amazed at the amount of available wood used for structural framing in the U.S.. Everything he knew was concrete and masonry.
I read it like Shtrum.
That load was going downhill and probably no brakes on the tailer. Th ewheel/tire damamge s=was from jumping the curb slideways. The only dfamage from hitting the building was to the cab and fender - minor.
"As you know, the house on the picture is built using concrete building blocks that are hollow inside"
I don't know that. It looks like a solid brick wall to me
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depending on the time frame..
the blocks are soild...
the blocks are hollow and poured solid..
interlocking and mechanically pinned to each other...
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I went back to the side were I found the picture and a small story about it. It states the tractor driver was trying to avoid a parked car. The damage was approx. $60000 bucks.
When you take a closer look you'll see the brake hoses for the air brakes. Tractors and trailer like this have to go thru safety inspection every year, so the brakes most likely worked. I've been around tractor's and trailer like this one in Germany and know that the brakes on these trailers are self adjusting, based on the weight of the load.
For 60 Grand there has to be more damage to tractor than just the cabin and the rim.
I have to disagree we you on the solid brick wall. Houses of that era were built using hollow concrete blocks and dressed up with thin veneer bricks (very common for houses built in the 1950's to 1970's). Usually the concrete blocks are not filled with concrete and rebar. They only pour concrete on the intersection between each floor level.Martin
Obviously we have a failure to communicate. Didn't you state, "As you all know..."
or something to that effect?If you have to tell me what is NOT obvious from a photograph, it is obvious that we don't all know itbut maybe they structure sentences differently in Germany too, and not just the buildings.
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I guess I assumed most folks on the forum knew what kind of building technics they use in Europe, I guess I was wrong.Martin
For 60 Grand there has to be more damage to tractor than just the cabin and the rim.
Apparently you have never had to buy tractor parts.:)
Jack
Those lines are more likely hydraulics for the dump on the trailer
"Those lines are more likely hydraulics for the dump on the trailer"
That would be my guess too. I've never heard of a farm trailer with air brakes.
It might POSSIBLY have electric brakes. But I knda doubt it.
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the heck with the traktor, look at the size of them 'taters !
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look more like rutabagers...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
My guess is it was a drive by potato gun shootout. Tractor wrecked as the driver tried to get to the hospital after suffering a serious potato blast to the head.
ya got a point...
that was the ammo resupply and the opposition took out the driver and traktor...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I think they're going to take out the supply depot with the giant pumpkin launcher.
let's help...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
let's help...
Which side? Cuz I really want to launch a giant pumpkin.View Image
who ever the underdog's side is....
saw the pumpkin shoot on the science channel...
dem folks get real serious...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
A duel. . . .
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Edited 12/18/2007 9:52 pm ET by DonNH
The wagon was likely very heavy. If the guy got going a bit too fast, the tractor might have started bouncing like it was on a spring. (Been there, done that - Did't like it AT ALL)The tire was likely pulled off the rim when the whole rig jacknifed and the tractor got sideways. Rear tires only have about 15 PSI in them, so it doesn't take too much to pull the sidewalls loose. If you like pictures like this, check out:http://www.profi.com/EN_en/Controller?actionClass=lv.ais.proficouk.action.GalleryViewAction&action=index&menuId=24
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Very interesting website, i've looked at some of the pics before.Martin
They look like rutabagas but the area is famous for sugar beet.Martin
Not rutabagas, definitely Sugar Beets.
sugar beets it is...
not even sure rutabagas is spelled right anyways...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Rutabaga is the correct spelling. You fellows certainly have the edge on me when it comes to construction, but I've got you beat on vegetables.
I'm the guy on the right in the attached picture.
A.
didn't doubt ya fer moment....
been at since 1939 huh???
time sure has been good to ya....
note to self... eat more veggies...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
An old fellow once said when told that rutabagas are made up of 95% water that "well that other 5% must be darn good stuff"
"You fellows certainly have the edge on me when it comes to construction, but I've got you beat on vegetables"
But maybe not on spelling ???
You profile says you line at "Prince Edawrd Island"
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You know, those could be beetabegas.
For those people who love beets but hate rutabegas. Anyone care for a beetabega frajita on a pita??
Milk bones to anyone that knows that reference.
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I personally would rather build with framing lumber and educate the tractor drives to not run into my house.
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My brother lives in northwest Spain. There, the houses are built using poured concrete and then faced with brick or granite. The interior walls are tile as well as the floors. They funny part is his neighbor has a house that is vinyl-sided,stick framed with drywall interiors. It looks like any normal American house - and it sticks out big time. His neighbor is in the construction trade over there and bought his house from a Canadian company that shipped it in pre-fab parts. My brother asked him why and he responded, "Have you every tried to move or repair wiring in your house?" If you want to add an outlet or get into the interior of a wall, well lets just say you wold need to get out the demolition hammer.