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OVERTURN COLLAPSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
CONT

The overturn collapse is a condition that occurs when a building is literally laid over on its side. This can be caused by a column tension failure or a shear wall overturning inadequacy. Spaces that were vertical become horizontal and vice versa. Elevator shafts become access hallways. The overturn collapse can be prevalent in liquefaction areas of an earthquake.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
CONT

[La liquéfaction des sols] peut provoquer des dommages tels que le basculement et l'effondrement d'immeuble [...]

Spanish

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