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List of structural failures and collapses; Category:Collapsed buildings and structures; List of bridge failures; List of dam failures; Category:Dam failures; Levee failures and breaches; List of catastrophic collapses of radio masts and towers
Engineering disasters often arise from shortcuts in the design process. Engineering is the science and technology used to meet the needs and demands of society. [1] These demands include buildings, aircraft, vessels, and computer software. In order to meet society’s demands, the creation of newer technology and infrastructure must be met ...
On the morning of May 9, 1980, the freighter MV Summit Venture collided with a support pier near the center of the bridge during a sudden storm, resulting in the catastrophic failure of the southbound roadway and the deaths of 35 people when several vehicles, including a Greyhound bus, plunged into Tampa Bay.
Future engineers need a greater understanding of past failures — and how to avoid repeating them — a Louisiana-based nonprofit said to mark Tuesday's 18th anniversary of the deadly ...
This is a list of structural failures and collapses of buildings and other structures including bridges, dams, and radio masts/towers. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
Guy wire anchor failure Under construction. Also destroyed transmitter building. Was planned for a height of 1,036 ft (315.77 m). [23] WCFE-DT, Clinton, County, NY, US April 18, 2007: Guyed steel tower 136 Structural failure
Failure analysis; Failure modes, effects, and diagnostic analysis; Failure of electronic components; Failure rate; Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system; Flixborough disaster; Forensic engineering
November 10–20—Brazil and Paraguay—Starting at 10:13 pm Brasília official time, [117] the 2009 Brazil and Paraguay blackout was caused by the failure of transmission lines from Itaipu Dam, the world's second-largest hydroelectric dam, affecting over 80 million customers. The failure was caused by a major thunder storm which affected a ...