LPS block instability
Language: English Series: New Civil Engineer ; (1046) 17 June 1993, 4(1)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: Low rise system built dwellings erected in the 1950s are at risk from a Ronan Point style progressive collapse. Analysis of a full scale test to destruction by the BRE has confirmed experts` belief that the absence of effective ties between shear walls and concrete plank floors and roofs poses a serious risk if an internal gas explosion occurs.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2924-07 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 58958-1001 |
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Low rise system built dwellings erected in the 1950s are at risk from a Ronan Point style progressive collapse. Analysis of a full scale test to destruction by the BRE has confirmed experts` belief that the absence of effective ties between shear walls and concrete plank floors and roofs poses a serious risk if an internal gas explosion occurs.