reasons a building collapses
Concrete damage has caused many building collapses over the years.
While concrete degrades over time, it can last up to 100 years under optimal conditions. During
its useful life, concrete may require repairs and maintenance
The reasons a building collapses can be due to
- poor structural design,
- poor compliance with specifications
- poor quality control
- faulty construction methodology foundation failure
- extraordinary loads and corruption. Natural disaster is also identified as a cause of building collapse.
When internal load bearing structural elements fail, a building will collapse into itself and exterior walls are pulled into the falling structure. This scenario may be caused by construction activity, an earthquake, or fire, and may result in a dense debris field with a small footprint.
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