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"Key Insights and Updates on Surfside Condo Collapse Investigation"

Federal investigators have provided key insights into the possible causes of the catastrophic 2021 condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, identifying deficiencies in the building's construction, particularly in the pool deck and tower columns. The probe has revealed that the building's swimming pool deck collapsed at least four minutes before the rest of the building, and investigators are now focusing on potential structural failures in the pool deck or supporting columns. While the investigation has identified strong evidence for the most likely causes, they must still rule out dozens of other hypotheses. The final findings are expected to be released in a report next year, and may uncover potential issues in other similar buildings nationwide.

1 year ago•Source: CNN

"Key Insights from 2024 Surfside Condo Collapse Investigation"

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"Key Insights from 2024 Surfside Condo Collapse Investigation"

Investigators are focusing on construction flaws in the pool deck as the cause of the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, which resulted in 98 deaths. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has found that the concrete used in the pool deck and supporting columns was weaker than required by building codes, and the added weight from planters contributed to increased stress. While the collapse likely initiated in the pool deck, NIST has not ruled out a failure initiation in some part of the tower structure. The investigation is examining at least 40 potential failure hypotheses and aims to complete its technical work by summer, with a draft report and recommendations expected in May 2025.

via NPR