2007-03-04 10:09:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
A building fails when it is no longer able to perform the function for which it was built. There could be different modes of failure, with collapse being the most obvious. Also deflection failure is when there is extreme sagging in areas that are unacceptable. There could be flooding or building drainage issues which could render failure.
2007-03-04 12:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by daedgewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a building falls down spilling a beer.
2007-03-04 10:11:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that the structural engineer is going to find a very deep hole to hide in!
The building, or some part of its structure, collapses.
2007-03-04 11:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by peachfuzz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the building gets an "F" on it's final exam.
2007-03-04 10:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋