Collapse of Concrete Awning at School in North Carolina
Collapse of Concrete Awning at School in North Carolina
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Box truck hit the concrete canopy structure. 25 injured.

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Iredell-Statesville Schools spokeswoman Susie Wiberg said the students were standing under the awning as a band competition was about to get started inside the school. Wiberg said a box truck hit one of the canopy supports and the awning then fell, hitting the students underneath it. A driveway leads up to the canopied entrance.
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RE: Collapse of Concrete Awning at School in North Carolina
RE: Collapse of Concrete Awning at School in North Carolina
But, yes, precast does tend to lack the redundancy of steel deck.
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RE: Collapse of Concrete Awning at School in North Carolina
RE: Collapse of Concrete Awning at School in North Carolina
RE: Collapse of Concrete Awning at School in North Carolina
"Officials say the driver who hit the awning ignored the warning for trucks and at South Iredell there is a similar structure.
Superintendent Johnson says because of Saturday’s accident this awning has been inspected by an engineer as well.
'The structure is sound. It is slated to be replaced in a few years,' he said.
Meanwhile, the investigation continues.
A trooper with the North Carolina Highway Patrol is scheduled to meet with Iredell County district attorney to determine if charges will be filed against the driver in the case."
http://wncn.com/2015/10/06/5-still-hospitalized-af...