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Meanings of building collapse in English

Russian
обрушение здания
Portuguese
desabamento
Catalan
fallada estructural
Spanish
colapso estructural
Wikidata

Engineering event in which the structural integrity of a construction is compromised due to failure of components of the structure.

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обрушение здания
Synonyms
Examples for "collapse"
Examples for "collapse"
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Last year, auto supporters said an industry collapse would devastate the economy.
Reuters
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Officials said the second building was not yet at risk of collapse.
Radio NZ
3
There is great concern across Europe about the collapse of bee populations.
BBC
4
Aid groups say health services across the country are close to collapse.
Reuters
5
Progressives anticipated direct government action to address the consequences of economic collapse.
The Guardian
1
Disputes over victim status were common in the days following the landslide.
Reuters
2
That landslide enabled them to change the constitution in several crucial ways.
The Guardian
3
The landslide began moving in late December, when one home was destroyed.
Reuters
4
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has claimed a landslide election victory.
News.com.au
5
The city also raised its landslide warning to the highest possible warning.
News.com.au
1
It is similar to the structural failure a bridge can experience as vibrations increase.
Wired
2
Molecular mechanisms underlying structural failure following surgical repair remain unclear.
Pubmed
3
On its maiden voyage, Aquila suffered some " structural failure" just before landing.
Wired
4
While attempting to get back to Kilmore Quay, the boat overturned after suffering structural failure.
The Irish Times
5
A massive structural failure then occurred and the orbiter broke up over the Atlantic Ocean.
Wired
1
Why does the air in the ice-cream stay put rather than escaping and the whole structure collapse?
The Guardian
2
Suddenly, the structure collapsed and the man disappeared into the rubble.
Reuters
3
Properly constructed buildings held firm, while jerry-built structures collapsed with the most appalling consequences.
The Irish Times
4
The monastery made a noise like thunder as some part of the structure collapsed altogether.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
5
The structure collapsed suddenly before the child's light breath.
An Outcast of the Islands
Usage of building collapse in English
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WATCH: Search and rescue operation going on at Dongri building collapse site.
Radio NZ
2
The Coroner has criticised the Fire Services response to the CTV building collapse.
Radio NZ
3
He worked at the scene of the CTV building collapse for 13 hours.
Radio NZ
4
At least 23 people were injured in the building collapse.
Reuters
5
Authorities have closed Wellington's Molesworth Street because of the risk of a building collapse.
Radio NZ
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He was operating heavy equipment at the site at the time of the building collapse.
Reuters
7
Ann Brower was crushed in a building collapse in Colombo street during the February quake.
Radio NZ
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The road to our banking and building collapse was paved with irrational exuberance and wishful thinking.
The Irish Times
9
Captain Ernesto Ojeda talks about his role in the coroner's report on the CTV building collapse.
Radio NZ
10
NAPLES Rescue workers said yesterday 10 people were believed killed in a building collapse on Tuesday.
The Irish Times
11
He said she made the building collapse.
Knife of dreams
12
An inquest into the deaths of those killed in the CTV building collapse resumes in Christchurch today.
Radio NZ
13
Proceeds from the fashion show were donated to victims of the tragic East Harlem building collapse last month.
Ebony
14
Firefighters search through rubble following a building collapse in Philadelphia June 5, 2013.
Reuters
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A report has put the latest confirmed death toll from a factory building collapse in Bangladesh at 96.
The Irish Times
16
The lung problems are likely caused by the inhalation of dust, smoke and fumes from the building collapse.
The Guardian