Quote Originally Posted by dr. d View Post
we like to assume that just because the building collapsed, someone was at fault.
perhaps, we should consider the science and technology available at that time...

even japan, one of the arguably better earthquake-knowledgeable countries, when shocked with considerable damage by a strong earthquake, admitted, "perhaps we should re-think our earthquake technology..."

"while earthquake-proof building technology looks good in simulations, it is no guarantee that it will work as designed, when the real thing comes along."

"res ipsa loquitur" should not be blindly followed.
When was the structure built? All structures built after 1990 are supposed to withstand at least a Magnitude 8 earthquake.

Part 2: What makes buildings earthquake-ready?

Japan has its share of shady contractors too.