Structural defects of tenements
Language: English Series: Times ; 7 April 1993, 35 | New Builder ; (169) 2 April 1993, 5(2)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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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.