Posted July 5, 2009 7:34 PM by Mark Piepkorn
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"Apparently an error in construction," the story says. Indeed.

Improper construction methods are believed to be the reason [for the] building collapse in Shanghai, according to a report from the investigation team. The investigation team's report said that workers dug an underground garage on one side of the building while on the other side earth was heaped up to 10 meters high, which was apparently an error in construction, according to a report on eastday.com, Shanghai's official news website. "Any construction company with common sense would not make such a mistake," said an expert from the investigation team.



Here's a terrific photo series with additional details. Seriously, hit that link and take a look.

This building actively failed what may be the primary passive survivability test — staying upright.

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