Engineering Disasters: Tacoma Washington Bridge & More

[Endorser]

Hello All,

As part of my studies I am asked to write a five thousand word report on a topic of interest. I have a passion for engineering and was wondering if PF could help me with my assignment.

I have chose to write it on 'Engineering Disasters' (on stuctures such as buildings, bridges, ect ect) and was wondering if you could help me list some recent (within 70 years) engineering disasters that occurred due to poor designing such as the Tacoma Washington Bridge Disaster.

All help is appreciated,

Thanks

 

[Jobrag]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyatt_Regency_walkway_collapse
Have a look at this.

 

[Saladsamurai]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_disaster

 

[pongo38]

Collapse of flats at Ronan Point, Newham, London, 1968. The official report is well written and makes gripping reading. ref http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronan_Point

 

[frozenguy]

I know its more like 90 years old, but still, an interesting one if it qualifies. If not, an interesting read.

Think about the clean up!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Molasses_Disaster

 

[Endorser]

Thanks 2 you all, please keep them coming :)