Seven years of failed strength tests from US steel mills

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1. Released before anywhere else on or off-line?

No

2. Why is it this information significant?

It proves that bad steel is being used to make 100's of buildings - civilian and military.

3. What is the likely audience?

Anyone who enters a commercial building such as a shopping mall warehouse or stadium.

4. Who should journalists contact for comment and verification?

Patrick Werner, Materials Engineering & Testing

Glenn Myrick, NCI Building Systems

5. Why was it leaked?

Public Safety at risk, No other avenue available

6. Urgency?

Buildings are subject to collapse

Categories: Leaked files | Analysis requested | United States | Company | Materials Engineering and Testing | 2008 | 2008-03 | English