The 2014 Lacrosse fire was costly, but no lives were lost, unlike the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that claimed 72 lives. Years later, more work is needed in four key areas to ensure buildings are safe.
- Associate Dean, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
Gedung-gedung WTC dirancang untuk mampu menahan tekanan angin 30 kali lebih besar dari berat pesawat.
The World Trade Center buildings were built to withstand wind loads more than 30 times the aircrafts’ weight.
Construction experts explain the various factors that likely came into play, leading to the collapse of a building which had reportedly been sinking for some time.
Since the Grenfell Tower fire claimed 72 lives in 2017, Australia has identified flammable cladding on more than 3,400 buildings. Despite apartment owners’ fears and rising costs, few have been fixed.
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