Structural defects of tenements
Structural defects of tenements
- 1993
- Times 7 April 1993, 35 New Builder (169) 2 April 1993, 5(2) .
Reasons for the collapse of a tenement building in Glasgow are still unclear but as they were often built on old mines or landfill sites, they are susceptible to collapse. Inherent defects have been recognised in these buildings and a strengthening programme has been carried out on most tenement blocks.
COLLAPSE
DEFECTS
GLASGOW
STRUCTURAL SURVEYS
SUBSIDENCE
TENEMENT BUILDINGS
Reasons for the collapse of a tenement building in Glasgow are still unclear but as they were often built on old mines or landfill sites, they are susceptible to collapse. Inherent defects have been recognised in these buildings and a strengthening programme has been carried out on most tenement blocks.
COLLAPSE
DEFECTS
GLASGOW
STRUCTURAL SURVEYS
SUBSIDENCE
TENEMENT BUILDINGS