Civil Engineering Disasters

Rana Plaza Collapse: Engineering Negligence Behind Bangladesh’s Deadliest Garment Factory Disaster

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Introduction On April 24, 2013, an eight-story commercial building in Savar, Bangladesh, known as Rana Plaza, collapsed, killing 1,134 people and injuring over 2,500. While the tragedy highlighted the dangerous working conditions in Bangladesh’s garment industry, the root cause was engineering negligence—illegal construction, substandard materials, and ignored warnings turned the building into a death trap. This article explores what caused the … Read more

Hurricane Katrina (USA): Levee Failures in New Orleans Due to Flawed Engineering and Poor Maintenance

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Introduction When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in August 2005, it left behind a trail of devastation that changed the nation forever. But while Katrina was a powerful natural disaster, much of the catastrophic damage in New Orleans was not caused by the storm itself—but by the failure of the … Read more

Structural Failures: Causes, Types, and How to Prevent Them

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Structural failures are among the most devastating issues in engineering and construction. They result not only in financial losses but also in injury, loss of life, and a severe blow to public confidence. Understanding the nature of structural failures, their causes, and how to prevent them is crucial for architects, engineers, builders, and stakeholders involved … Read more

What Do We Know About the Miami Building Collapse? Key Facts, Causes & Aftermath

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On June 24, 2021, a tragic structural failure shocked the nation when Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium in Surfside, Miami, partially collapsed in the middle of the night. The disaster claimed 98 lives, leaving behind a trail of grief, unanswered questions, and urgent calls for improved building safety regulations. In this article, we’ll examine: ✔ What caused the … Read more