Pre-stressed concrete core test report fraud (Boston-area lab)

Aside in response to a student's incredulity. Tom names (in general terms) a Boston-south test lab that issues qualification reports without receiving the cores. Used to extend the LNG test-plate point.

So, Mr. Coast Guard, what do you think of that?

Student: Sounds too good.

This story tells you there's always a way to get around. This is your job in the future.

Student: I'm just impressed that they weren't just writing 20 and saying it's fine regardless.

I'll give you the name of the test lab down south of Boston. If you've got pre-stressed concrete cores, no need to send the core in from the shop — they'll just send you the test report.

Student: That's criminal.

Try to prove it. You could, if you had subpoena power. There are labs that do that. You probably said that because you know of situations where that's been done — qualifying test reports. I can neither confirm nor deny. And now we find out why some people in the shipyards in the ship don't always get along.

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