Complete collapse of building standards

Buildings typically fail (without an undue external event) due to deficient structural design, insufficient/incorrect detailing, poor construction, use of deficient building materials, poor maintenance, or due to a combination of these factors.

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Published inBusinessline
Main Authors Sheth, Alpa, Menon, Devdas, Prasad, A Meher
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chennai THG Publishing Private Limited 05.10.2014
Subjects
Building failures
Construction industry
Design
Regulation
Seismic engineering
Mumbai India
India
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Summary:Buildings typically fail (without an undue external event) due to deficient structural design, insufficient/incorrect detailing, poor construction, use of deficient building materials, poor maintenance, or due to a combination of these factors.