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The Thaiger – Expert Engineers Analyze Samut Prakan Dome Collapse Incident

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A significant incident occurred on February 9 when a large steel dome at a training center run by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) collapsed in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. This event, which took place around 11:30 am, resulted in injuries to four individuals.

Professor Dr. Amorn Pimanmas, president of the Thailand Structural Engineers Association, has called for a thorough investigation into the collapse. He examined video footage and preliminary reports, highlighting the dome’s structure, which comprised a steel frame and round columns supporting large steel trusses and H-beams.

The failure of the structure reportedly stemmed from the snapping of the steel columns at their base, which led to the trusses and H-beams crashing down. While the exact cause of the incident is still under scrutiny, the need for a detailed analysis is crucial to understanding this structural failure.

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Engineering expert weigh in on Samut Prakan dome collapse

A structural engineering expert has called for a detailed investigation after a large steel dome collapsed at a training centre operated by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, at around 11.30am on February 9.

Professor Dr Amorn Pimanmas, president of Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) and lecturer at Kasetsart University’s Faculty of Engineering, examined footage and preliminary reports of the incident.

Photo via Facebook: Amorn Pimanmas

He stated that the dome was composed of a steel frame supported by round columns, with large steel trusses resting on top and H-beams laid across them, topped by roofing panels.

The collapse, which injured four people, occurred when the steel columns reportedly snapped at the base, causing the trusses and H-beams to crash to the ground.

While the exact cause remains unknown, Dr Amorn outlined…

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