Title:
Parking Structure Failure and Incidents
Author(s):
by William L. Gamble
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
44
Issue:
10
Appears on pages(s):
39-44
Keywords:
collapse, barrier, concrete, design
DOI:
10.14359/51737254
Date:
10/1/2022
Abstract:
The article reviews structural problems with concrete parking structures, including incidents of vehicles going through edge barriers. Recommendations are provided for implementing current requirements on parking barriers to avoid or minimize future incidents.
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