81 One lane of I-95 N bridge re-opens, steel beams show no damage from exposure to flames --- Weird I was told flames weaken the steel they contact causing buildings to collapse perfectly into themselves. How is this bridge okay? (www.wral.com) posted 2 years ago by patriotic_legend 2 years ago by patriotic_legend +84 / -3 49 comments share 49 comments share save hide report block hide replies
neither can office fires fueled by paper, carpet, wood, etc.
Which is what was going on there.
If kerosene melted steel we've got some space heaters that should have collapsed into their footprint by now.