Pfizer Building Developer Says Buckled Columns Were Freak Accident Caused by Weight of New Addition
A poorly designed beam, column, connection, foundation, retaining wall, or lateral system can lead to cracking, excessive movement, water intrusion, service problems, expensive repairs, partial collapse, or complete failure. The purpose of structural engineering is to make sure a structure can safely resist the forces it will experience. These structures include buildings, bridges, towers, stadiums,…