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genxlib

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3. That is not what went wrong there

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #2)

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 12:58 PM

Feb 2025

And even if it was, that is not the responsibility of the Architect. It is the responsibility of the Geotechnical and Structural Engineer.

I have my on credentials and opinions on the matter but it is enough to say both the government and private investigations have come to the conclusion that it was a bad design that was poorly constructed and badly maintained.

https://www.nbcmiami.com/investigations/engineers-champlain-towers-south-first-failure/3320074/

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