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Tag: Buildings (Structures)
A Dominican Club That Drew Bold-Face Names Became a Graveyard in a Flash
The scene at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where the roof collapsed early Tuesday killing at least 218, was increasingly grim as bodies but no more survivors were recovered.
Bangkok Building Collapse Leads to Scrutiny of Chinese Company
Workers said poor-quality materials were used during construction by a Chinese developer as it sought to cut costs. Investigators also said they found substandard steel bars in the rubble.
As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News
The Bangkok building razed by Friday’s quake employed men and women who had found love at work. Despite glimmers of hope, many were still beneath the rubble.
Bangkok Has New Fears About High-Rise Buildings After Myanmar Earthquake
Buildings are rising all over the city, emblems of economic growth. But an earthquake that sent one crashing to the ground has stirred fears about building safety.
Search for Survivors at Collapsed Bangkok Building
The collapse of a 30-story building under construction was “not normal,” an engineering expert said. It was one of the biggest projects ever done by a Chinese state-owned company.
In Bangkok, a Desperate Search for Survivors Buried Under Collapsed Building
Scores of people are missing in the ruins of a high-rise building that was felled by the quake in Myanmar. Signs of life raised hopes on Saturday, but there was no update on survivors.
In Photos: An Earthquake Rocks Myanmar and Thailand
The 7.7-magnitude quake caused widespread damage in Myanmar, a country already in chaos because of civil war. It was also felt in neighboring countries, including Thailand.
Building in Bangkok Topples After Powerful Earthquake
A building in Bangkok that had been under construction collapsed, killing at least eight people, while dozens of workers remained stuck in the rubble.