Design & Analysis

The Sampoong Department Store collapse, which occurred on June 29, 1995, in Seoul, South Korea, remains one of the deadliest structural failures in modern history. The tragedy claimed 502 lives, injured nearly 1,000, and left an indelible mark on the field of structural engineering. This catastrophic event serves as a…

Structural failure is a critical term in the field of structural engineering that describes the collapse or significant deformation of a structure when it can no longer support the forces or loads it was designed to withstand. From bridges and buildings to dams and towers, structural failure can result in…