Posted on 06/28/2009 8:51:02 AM PDT by traumer
A newly built 13-storey residential building collapsed in Shanghai yesterday, killing one worker. The block of high-rise flats toppled onto its side in the muddy construction site raising concerns that building safety standards are being overlooked in favour of fast construction in China's rush to modernise.
The building appeared to be almost complete with fitted windows and a finished, tiled facade. Other similar-looking blocks in the same property development were still standing nearby.
Shoddy construction and the use of sub-standard materials is a concern in China's construction sector as the country scrambles to build out cities and finish massive infrastructure projects to keep pace with fast economic growth. Construction-related accidents last year included the collapse of a steel arch on a new railway bridge, which killed at least seven and a crane which fell on a nursery school killing five. The collapse of dozens of schools during last year's Sichuan earthquake also led to a wave of public outrage about corrupt officials and construction firms.
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Chinese and their engineering magic.
A proper soil test and foundation would have helped? /sarcasm
I betting on substandard pilings and a bribed inspector.
Am I wrong, or do buildings seem to topple more frequently in Asia?
Tumbling tower of China: Amazing pictures of 13-storey block of flats that toppled over
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Ummmm... does “made in China” give you a clue? LOL...
It’s amazing that the structure fell over yet stayed (largely) intact.
I’ll bet someone is going to be concerned about those other buildings in the pic that look identical to the one that fell.
I was noticing that myself.
True. It probably could have withstood a 140 knot typhoon if the basement were adequate.
Wow - incredible that the building stayed intact. Other than the foundation, it was built like a brick outhouse.
He better be out of the country or there is a 7.62X39 with his name on it. The Chinese have no humor regarding these types of screw ups.
Future cheap rental rates predicted.
“Apartments for rent at bargain prices! Flexibility a must...
But Bob Costas and Keith Olbermann told us during the Olympics that the Chinese built brilliant buildings far and wide that have stood for centuries!
Slight understatement here. Raises concerns? Not shows that the builders totally disregarded sound construction methods and built a death trap that luckily fell before being occupied, but simply raises concerns they may have built shoddily?
ROR!
You misunderstood, those buildings were built by the Chinese, this POS was built by communist, coming soon to a construction site near you, courtesy of Bozo the WH clown.
If you look at the globe they are clearly more prone to buildings falling over. I want to know how they manage to keep them from falling into the sky.
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