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Structural causes behind Miami building collapse

Structural causes behind Miami building collapse

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Interactive Video

Science, Arts, Architecture, Engineering

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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A residential building in Surfside, Florida, collapsed, leaving 150 people unaccounted for. The cause is unknown, but a 2018 report highlighted structural issues, including water damage and poor repairs. A contractor observed significant water damage before the collapse. The building had been sinking since the 1990s, but experts are cautious about linking this to the collapse. An eyewitness reported a sinkhole forming before the incident, and experts suggest a structural failure beneath the pool deck.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was identified as a major error in the 2018 engineer's report regarding the pool deck?

The pool deck allowed water to accumulate.

The pool deck was too small.

The pool deck was not painted.

The pool deck was made of wood.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue was noted in the parking garage beneath the pool deck?

The parking garage was always locked.

The parking garage was too small.

There were cracks in the columns and ceiling.

There were no lights.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often did the pump motors need to be replaced due to frequent pumping?

Every six months

Every two years

Every five years

Every year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a Florida International University study reveal about the building?

It was built on a fault line.

It had been sinking at a rate of 2 millimeters per year.

It was made entirely of wood.

It was the tallest building in Florida.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a woman reportedly see just before the building collapsed?

A large bird flying overhead

A fire in the building

A sinkhole forming where the pool used to be

A tornado approaching

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