According to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium Roof Collapse Report posted by EngineersEdge.com, "A fabric-covered, steel frame practice facility owned by the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys collapsed under wind loads significantly less than those required under applicable design standards, according to a report released on October 6 for public comment by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Located in Irving, Texas, the facility collapsed on May 2, 2009, during a severe thunderstorm Twelve people were injured, one seriously." Would accidents such as this be more or less common with reduced government regulation of markets?
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Dallas Cowboys Practice Facility Collapse - Should There Be More or Less Regulation of Markets?
According to the Dallas Cowboys Stadium Roof Collapse Report posted by EngineersEdge.com, "A fabric-covered, steel frame practice facility owned by the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys collapsed under wind loads significantly less than those required under applicable design standards, according to a report released on October 6 for public comment by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Located in Irving, Texas, the facility collapsed on May 2, 2009, during a severe thunderstorm Twelve people were injured, one seriously." Would accidents such as this be more or less common with reduced government regulation of markets?
Good old dallas cowboys.
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