L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse (1987)
* The L’Ambiance Plaza collapse occurred on April 23, 1987, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, when a partially completed high-rise apartment building suddenly collapsed during construction. The failure killed 28 construction workers and injured many others, making it one of the deadliest construction accidents in U.S. history.
* Investigations found that the collapse was caused by flaws in the lift-slab construction method, combined with design errors, inadequate bracing, and poor oversight. As concrete floor slabs were being lifted into place, insufficient temporary supports and connection failures led to a progressive collapse of the structure.
* The disaster prompted major changes in building codes, engineering standards, and construction safety practices, especially regarding lift-slab construction, and emphasized the need for stronger professional accountability and site supervision.
NO COMMON SENSE
ANALYZE THE EXAMPLE
* Which supports and barriers were in play?
* What were the dynamics?
* Who, or What, won the Tug-of-War?
* Discus the outcome with your friends and family.
* Use Post #4 as a reference for the dynamics and relationships between supports and barriers.
