PHOTO: Wellington Central Library
New information on hollow core floors suggests they could pancake in a strong earthquake.
Wellington could be particularly hit with the problem, with over 120 buildings containing the flooring. The central library indefinitely closed last month due to the risk.
TVN1’s Q+A was contacted by professional engineers who claimed office workers around New Zealand were unaware of the potential hazard and were concerned this had not been addressed seriously by Government.
Hollow core floors consist of pre-made slabs of concrete lifted onto seating along a beam, then covered with reinforced concrete.
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