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What were the most probable causes of this stadium to collapse? From these pictures and some basic structural engineering and mechanic of materials knowledge the engineer should be able to disgnose some probable causes that may cause the collapse. Try your competency. Please make your observavation , apply the knowledge and make your diagnosis
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WahidOmar said:
Razali, The authorities should put a posting on the bridge, limiting the loading. Remember what I presented before was loading... read more
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razali said:
TQ Dato', Looks like it was a matter of notification (signage) of maximum loading (in terms of nos of person)... read more
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WahidOmar said:
Razali,weight of the two counter weight estimated =8960 pounds. Say dead load of the suspension bridge= 3 tons i.e 6720... read more
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razali said:
Looks like the dead load alone is almost equal to the counter weight.. Add live load and it is a... read more
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Razali,The star reported there were 20 , 11years old children on the bridge when it collapsed. Read thishttp://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/10/29/nation/20091029095523&sec=nation read more
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