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Geological Risk: Pinheiros Metro Collapse by Georg Robert Sadowski is a document available to read on EtoBox.
In January 2007, the Pinheiros Metro Station in São Paulo experienced a catastrophic collapse during construction, resulting in seven fatalities. The disaster was linked to five independent geological features that were not identified in prior investigations, including the influence of the Caucaia transcurrent shear zone and unexpected geological conditions. The document emphasizes the need for improved geological assessments and risk evaluations in similar construction projects to prevent future incidents.
- Author
- Georg Robert Sadowski
- Language
- EN