Thanks for posting that information. I wasn't aware of the exposed rebar in the garage area.Thanks for posting that information. I wasn't aware of the exposed rebar in the garage area.
I just came across this but she had some more intrigue to the story.
A preliminary NIST report points to deviations from design in the Surfside, Florida, condo’s pool deck construction.
New details came to light Thursday regarding what caused the collapse of the Champlain Towers South building...
Like Millionton, I find it very doubtful that the homeowners would request a number of piles being reduced. Why in the world what they want to reduce them and cause potential problems in the future? Do they even have anybody on their board with the expertise to know what's being done? If they...
Is it just me or does 0.25" at the foundation seem like more than what the top moved because of the distances involved? It's still tilting more and no matter how you look at it!
I'm confused by his explanation. I understand why you don't want the pile to be tied into the rebar raft but I don't understand why you don't want the Bars to be connected to the rebar raft (floor of the vault) it seemed like everyone had to be the strongest connection and actually don't see a...
I never did realize until this morning that New York City also had a Leaning Tower and in ways it's even worse because it's never been completed! Here are some links discussing the situation.
https://youtu.be/7QrvbUxOamo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/161_Maiden_Lane
I agree with dik, the article seemed about the right length and with a great explanation of what is happening. I certainly understand why the original president of the HOA resigned, I wouldn't of been comfortable at all signing on to this proposal. The internal micro piles certainly seem like...
I agree but because of the known weaknesses and the lack of sophisticated calculating systems many times they used huge overkill's of materials to ensure adequate strength. Much different compared to today's world where we calculate to the nth degree and have slim margins so corners are shaped...
A 164 unit condominium building in Miami Beach was evacuated this morning after a structural engineering review highlighted some severe problems! Miami Beach condos evacuated
I wonder if this will have any effect on the buildings tilt? It's the 1st earthquake I've seen information about in the bay area since the problem was noticed. 5.1 Quake in SF Bay Area
I'm betting that Las Vegas has odds on this working, I know which side I would be betting on! When you start reading about what they plan on doing it just looks like they are looking for a cheap way out. On the 18 piles when they originally proposed 52? If I was a resident of the building I...
It's hard to believe that they are having this many problems with these new, high-tech ships! They have all of the technology in the world available to them to design and simulate stress on them including finite analysis software. He would think that the design itself should be extremely...
Here's an interesting video I just found from Josh at building integrity which covers a lot of what has been discussed recently, it was actually released on May 16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0UtmbRAL9M
In reality it probably needs to be some of both. They obviously need to be more careful and make sure that their calculations are correct but they also need to be much more conservative and farther estimates go and they definitely need to err on the side of excessive safety. I'm sure the...
