Why did the Miami apartment building collapse? And are others in danger?
- Written by: Trivess Moore, Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
Lynne Sladky/APJust before 2am US Eastern Daylight Time on June 24, the Champlain Towers South Tower in Surfside, South Florida, partially collapsed.
The 12-storey building with 136 apartments was built in 1981 on reclaimed wetlands. More than 55 apartments have been destroyed. At least one person is confirmed dead — with some reports claiming...
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