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A detailed video analysis of the Davenport apartment building collapse on May 25, 2023, has shed light on the origin and contributing factors of the tragic event. The security camera footage reveals that the collapse started at the west wall's weak point, near the windows. The veneer layer of bricks, which was not load-bearing, failed at this point.
The lack of proper bracing for the veneer layer, combined with the wall's weakness at the windows, ultimately led to the partial collapse of the west wall. The footage criticizes the use of two-by-fours as a bracing method, suggesting it was ineffective.
The ongoing investigation is drawing comparisons to the Champlain Towers Labs collapse, as factors such as building age, temperature cycling, improper concrete use, incorrect tying between brick layers, lack of support, water penetration, and painting the facade layer of bricks may have played a role in the disaster. Future findings will help determine the root causes and potential prevention measures.
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