Building under construction collapses in George

[Spizz]

We demand Winde's head on a platter, anyone else is a fall guy to protect Winde.

And this my friends, is exactly why this country is fscked beyone repair.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

And this my friends, is exactly why this country is fscked beyone repair.

I suspect it is a dig at calls of 'Lesufi must go' whenever anything happens in Gauteng.

 

[ToxicBunny]

I suspect it is a dig at calls of 'Lesufi must go' whenever anything happens in Gauteng.

Probably, but we all know that Panty is more than just a bit useless and corrupt and that upsets Champy.

 

[Spizz]

I suspect it is a dig at calls of 'Lesufi must go' whenever anything happens in Gauteng.

Yep, they are all more concerned about their stupid party political games than they are about the country and it's citizens.

 

[Gordon_R]

I thought this is a very good video to watch on concrete and could explain some of what happened in the George Building Collapse:

Skyline Towers collapse - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Because I'm lazy I let AI do a comparison:

Key Issues from the Video Applied to the Collapse​

1. Concrete’s Low Tensile Strength
   
   • The video stresses that concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension.
   • In the George collapse, the NHBRC report found that slabs and beams were under-designed for tensile loads, meaning they could not resist bending stresses. This mirrors the video’s warning that ignoring tensile weakness leads to cracking and eventual failure.
2. Reinforcement Problems
   
   • Reinforced concrete relies on steel to carry tensile forces. The video highlights that if reinforcement is inadequate or poorly placed, the structure is compromised.
   • Investigators found insufficient steel reinforcement and poor detailing in the George building. In some areas, reinforcement was missing or incorrectly installed, leaving the concrete to carry loads it was never designed to handle.
3. Cracking and Progressive Failure
   
   • The video explains that once cracks form, they spread, allowing water and stress concentrations to worsen the damage.
   • In George, early cracking in slabs and beams went unaddressed, and the structure progressively weakened until it collapsed. This reflects the cascading failure mechanism described in the video.
4. Corrosion and Durability
   
   • The video emphasizes that steel reinforcement is vulnerable to corrosion, which expands and fractures surrounding concrete.
   • While corrosion was not the primary cause in George, the report noted poor concrete cover over reinforcement, which would have left the steel exposed to moisture and accelerated deterioration over time.
5. Design and Oversight Failures
   
   • The video frames concrete’s weakness as not just a material issue but a systemic one: poor design, shortcuts, and lack of maintenance amplify risks.
   • The NHBRC report concluded that design errors, inadequate supervision, and non-compliance with building codes were central to the collapse. This aligns with the video’s call for stricter oversight and innovation in concrete use.

I watched that video earlier, and it doesn't say any of the things you quoted. It is interesting on some levels, but completely unrelated to the George incident.

 

[Oldfut]

I watched that video earlier, and it doesn't say any of the things you quoted. It is interesting on some levels, but completely unrelated to the George incident.

Has here been a comprehensive report on the George building collapse? Should be interesting.

 

[Gordon_R]

Has here been a comprehensive report on the George building collapse? Should be interesting.

AFAIK there was a comprehensive report. However only a summary was released to the public. There are several ongoing criminal prosecutions.