The best picture of the fracture, from the side.  The explosive was powerful enough to cut 1" of...

The best picture of the fracture, from the side. The explosive was powerful enough to cut 1" of steel, and it did just that - the bottom flange plate is 3/4", and that weld is a 1/4" weld. Unfortunately, the crack did not continue from there.

Location
Austin, TexasPickle Research CampusBridge Fracture
Photographer
Catherine Hovell
Date taken