Tragedy As 2-Storey Building Collapsed In Enugu (Photos)
A two-storey building under construction at Nkpokiti Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu collapsed this morning.
Although, there were no casualties but some of the workers who arrived at the site earlier sustained serious injuries.
The Enugu state commissioner for Capital Territory Development, Hon. Chidi Aroh, in a chat with journalists, said that his ministry would take full responsibility for the unfortunate incident.
He, however, said that no approval was given for construction work at the site.
Photos below;
Source: http://www.cambellsblog.com/2017/03/building-under-construction-collapses.html
An engineer gave the comment below about the collapsed building
Causes of Building collapse
– Poor service delivery by supervising Engineer or contractors
– Sub-Standard Building Materials
– Illegal Conversion/Alterations/Additions to Existing Structures
– Structural Defects
– Inadequate inspection and monitoring units.
– Use of Inexperience Engineers
– Non-Compliance with Specifications/Standards by Developers/Contractors
– Natural factors i.e. earthquake, tsunami, flood
– Faulty Construction Methodology
– Dilapidating Structure
– Defective Reinforcements Design
The building shown by above may have collapsed due to poor structural design and execution, this is because of the point of defect. There seems to be a long span beam which isn't properly supported whilst carrying additional slab load . That section of the building was not properly reinforced thus it collapsed. The state of ground floor shows that the foundation was properly reinforced. In conclusion, people should involve professionals when embarking on a building project, it will save you money, time and stress in the future.
Engr. Daniel.
Although, there were no casualties but some of the workers who arrived at the site earlier sustained serious injuries.
The Enugu state commissioner for Capital Territory Development, Hon. Chidi Aroh, in a chat with journalists, said that his ministry would take full responsibility for the unfortunate incident.
He, however, said that no approval was given for construction work at the site.
Photos below;
Source: http://www.cambellsblog.com/2017/03/building-under-construction-collapses.html
An engineer gave the comment below about the collapsed building
Causes of Building collapse
– Poor service delivery by supervising Engineer or contractors
– Sub-Standard Building Materials
– Illegal Conversion/Alterations/Additions to Existing Structures
– Structural Defects
– Inadequate inspection and monitoring units.
– Use of Inexperience Engineers
– Non-Compliance with Specifications/Standards by Developers/Contractors
– Natural factors i.e. earthquake, tsunami, flood
– Faulty Construction Methodology
– Dilapidating Structure
– Defective Reinforcements Design
The building shown by above may have collapsed due to poor structural design and execution, this is because of the point of defect. There seems to be a long span beam which isn't properly supported whilst carrying additional slab load . That section of the building was not properly reinforced thus it collapsed. The state of ground floor shows that the foundation was properly reinforced. In conclusion, people should involve professionals when embarking on a building project, it will save you money, time and stress in the future.
Engr. Daniel.
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