Amazing the building is still generally intact. THAT'S some SOLID
construction!
Knowing how the Japanese like novelty, they should rent these out as
"sideways apartments".
Building Collapse
Summary: What happens a hole is dug too close to a building's foundation? Here is an example of a building collapse due to several factors. A structural collapse can occur when the pressures on opposite sides of a building occur. Excavation, rain and structure defects all can contribute to a real problem.
Digging too close to a building's foundation can result in catastrophic problems. A few years back in Cincinnati, OH, construction next to a school building resulted in such a failure Sections of the school building collapsed, leaving a gaping hole in the side of the school. You can read more about this collapse on the Cincinnati Enquirer site. The article is Mix of causes likely in Summit collapse.
Just recently, I received the following email from Michael L. The email shows the catastrophic results of what happens when you dig a hole next to a building. In this case, an entire building in China collapsed. The photos below tell the story. Pay attention to the huge tension cracks that radiate from the corners of the windows. This shows you the enormous stress that happened as the building started to fold over and when it crashed to the ground.
Below is the exact text of the email I received along with the captions at the bottom of some of the photos. The captions were written by someone else, not me.
Author's Note: March 4th, 2010
I received an angry email from Ruth Tang about one of the captions you'll see below. She was deeply offended by the wording implying that everything made by the Chinese was of poor quality. I didn't write the captions, I am just the messenger. Above I state who sent me the information in the first place.
I'll add that there have been engineering failures on every continent. The most recent one here in the USA that comes to mind is the horrible tragedy in Kansas City Hyatt Regency Walkway collapse. One hundred and fourteen people met their Maker that day. To the best of my knowledge, no one died in this collapse in China.
"Oops! Beijing , we have a problem!!!!!!! Anyone who bought a condo here surely has a problem. Talk about a collapsed market!
YES, IT'S A 12 STORY BUILDING IN CHINA LYING ON THE GROUND.
- An underground garage was being dug on the south side, to a depth of 4.6 meters.
- The excavated dirt was being piled up on the north side, to a height of 10 meters.
- The building experienced uneven lateral pressure from south and north.
- This resulted in a lateral pressure of 3,000 tons, which was greater than what the pilings could tolerate. Thus the building toppled over in the southerly direction.
First, the
apartment building was constructed.
Then the plan called
for an underground garage to be dug out.
The
excavated soil was piled
up on the other side of the building.
Heavy
rains resulted in water seeping into the ground.
The building began to tilt. Then it began to shift and the hollow concrete pilings were snapped due to the uneven lateral pressures
And thus was born the eighth wonder of the world.
If
the buildings were closer together it would have resulted in a domino
effect.
Now
that, folks, is a snafu. Don't you feel better now, that
these are the
folks manufacturing nearly EVERYTHING we buy and use today?"
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Comments:
Brad 03 Mar 2010, 09:37
Brad 03 Mar 2010, 09:39
Sorry, Chinese. I stand corrected.
john 03 Mar 2010, 10:11
"Don't you feel better now, that these are the folks manufacturing nearly
EVERYTHING we buy and use today? " - A bit racist, dont you think? They
have plenty of thing that were contructed well. Not to mention the clothes
or shoes you are earing now. Did you forget all the shitty bridges that
were made by americans? Maybe think before you make a broad comment like
that Tim.
john 03 Mar 2010, 10:13
"Don't you feel better now, that these are the folks manufacturing nearly
EVERYTHING we buy and use today? " - A bit racist, dont you think?
They have made plenty of things that were contructed well. Not to mention the clothes or shoes you are wearing now. Did you forget all the shitty bridges that were made by americans? Maybe think before you make a broad comment like that Tim.
Mark 03 Mar 2010, 10:35
Grow up John. It's not racist at all if it's a matter of FACT. Don't be
such a pussy.
john 03 Mar 2010, 10:38
Hey Mark,
You're an Ignoramous. Get a life.
Mark 03 Mar 2010, 10:49
Ouch, John. Very ouch...
Cruise 03 Mar 2010, 11:01
There is a little difference in an old bridge needing repair and a new
building collapsing.
Racism, can you give the correct definition? That was not a racist comment.
Jim 03 Mar 2010, 11:10
A perfect example of the engineering abilities of the chinese. They have
none. They are quite adept at copying others designs at the absolutly
lowest cost, but in this case they seem to have missed a few important
details.
john 03 Mar 2010, 11:23
You people are retards, esp Mark.
When you infer that "these are the folks ". He means chinese, idiots. The people that built the building are not making the actual products that are sent to the usa, obviously. Yes this was a disaster, but its not like they don't know how to build buildings, They are putting up buildings at better quality and pace then the united states, as a generalization. And no its not different then Lennar and pulte building shitty american homes. And yes, there were bridges that were poorly contructed. Articles ever where. http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=6356&page=1 You guys are morons. I'm done. View all comments |
