Engineering event in which the structural integrity of a construction is compromised due to failure of components of the structure.
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Examples for "collapse "
1 Last year, auto supporters said an industry collapse would devastate the economy.
2 Officials said the second building was not yet at risk of collapse .
3 There is great concern across Europe about the collapse of bee populations.
4 Aid groups say health services across the country are close to collapse .
5 Progressives anticipated direct government action to address the consequences of economic collapse .
1 Disputes over victim status were common in the days following the landslide .
2 That landslide enabled them to change the constitution in several crucial ways.
3 The landslide began moving in late December, when one home was destroyed.
4 New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has claimed a landslide election victory.
5 The city also raised its landslide warning to the highest possible warning.
1 It is similar to the structural failure a bridge can experience as vibrations increase.
2 Molecular mechanisms underlying structural failure following surgical repair remain unclear.
3 On its maiden voyage, Aquila suffered some " structural failure " just before landing.
4 While attempting to get back to Kilmore Quay, the boat overturned after suffering structural failure .
5 A massive structural failure then occurred and the orbiter broke up over the Atlantic Ocean.
1 WATCH: Search and rescue operation going on at Dongri building collapse site.
2 The Coroner has criticised the Fire Services response to the CTV building collapse .
3 He worked at the scene of the CTV building collapse for 13 hours.
4 At least 23 people were injured in the building collapse .
5 Authorities have closed Wellington's Molesworth Street because of the risk of a building collapse .
1 Why does the air in the ice-cream stay put rather than escaping and the whole structure collapse ?
2 Suddenly, the structure collapsed and the man disappeared into the rubble.
3 Properly constructed buildings held firm, while jerry-built structures collapsed with the most appalling consequences.
4 The monastery made a noise like thunder as some part of the structure collapsed altogether.
5 The structure collapsed suddenly before the child's light breath.
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