Structural Lessons from the Collapse: Understanding Parking Garage Failures

This video explores the often-overlooked engineering challenges behind parking garage failures, revealing how thin concrete slabs, unpredictable dynamic loads from moving vehicles, corrosion from salt exposure, and long-term neglect can all contribute to catastrophic structural collapse. Viewers will gain a deeper understanding of why these seemingly simple structures demand careful attention in both design and maintenance, and how small oversights in early planning can escalate into major safety hazards. From insufficient reinforcement to drainage issues and joint deterioration, the video walks through the technical reasons these garages struggle over time.

Through detailed case studies of well-known parking garage collapses, this presentation highlights the consequences of ignoring routine inspections and structural fatigue. Lessons learn ...