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How does a 13 story internal stairwell collapse?
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mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
Top one let loose and the rest collapsed under impact. I wonder if they are pre-cast or cast in place
jar546
Forum Coordinator
Sad, very, very sad. If I were the engineer or special inspector I would be very nervous right now.
steveray
SAWHORSE
At least a couple mistakes I believe....This will become more and more common I'm afraid...
ADAguy
Registered User
It appears that what we have here is a prefab stair with weak connections to adjacent vertical surfaces. As to why it failed, maybe pour concrete mix of improper rebar imbediment, but why and after how long in place?