Letters to the editor - July 7, 2021
More sound structures We have recently received news of the skyscraper disaster in Surfside, Florida, the US, when a rather older building, the Champlain Towers’ south block suddenly and completely collapsed. All large building constructions increase their risks as they age due to their exposure to various environmental and human use factors. Worldwide, serious accidents to viaducts and bridges also happen, like the one that happened only a short time ago in northern Italy, causing the death of many. Inspections by engineers are often not very frequent and, sometimes, not thorough enough....
Source: timesofmalta.com
