Latest on pad damage

Bricks with corroded anchor tabs on them:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/content/?cid=5439

_*Pad Damage Investigation Latest:
*_the pad damage sustained by Pad 39A has revealed the metal tabs
anchoring the bricks to the flame pit are severely corroded and or
missing, according to investigation notes on Tuesday.
Tens of exclusive images of the damage sustained by Pad 39A since Sunday
have given an insight into the amount of work required to get the pad
back to an operation status. However, the opening investigation notes,
also acquired by L2, have provided the first documented overview of the
immediate work ahead.
'A 100' X 20' section of the east wall of the north flame trench
sustained severe launch damage,' investigation notes revealed. 'Broken
sections of the flame trench wall were scattered from the flame trench
to the pad perimeter fence. The area is under controlled access until
the debris is removed.
The wall is being inspected by USA Structures and NASA Structures
engineers, who have already noted that the pad's 3'' by 4'' metal tabs
that are used for anchoring the bricks to the concrete are 'severely
corroded and or missing.'
The remaining brickwork may have to be removed, as the wall is 'judged
to be unstable at this time,' though the process of replacing the bricks
is still being evaluated.
'The bricks from the wall are Apollo-era and are no longer available; as
a result, the team is consulting with the manufacturer and repair
options are being investigated,' added the investigation notes."

Also, the damaged area has asbestos in it, so now they have a hazardous
materials problem to deal with:
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=88594

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