Published On Jul 26, 2021
This video takes a more detailed look at the collapse of Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Miami. The 3D modeling is based on the 1979/80 Structural and Architectural drawings made available by the town of Surfside. Using video, eyewitness and photos evidence available so far, I have animated and simulated what happened here as accurately as the clues will inform. I have stabilized the eyewitness video footage for maximum clarity.
I am an Architect with a career in designing and constructing buildings including experience in the USA. I caution that its still too early to know why it collapsed. This reasons for failure are only a suggestion. My analysis has been arrived at from discussions with structural engineers.
Video credit: FIUEEEE the garage ceiling 1 year earlier. • Champlain Tower South underground gar...
TikTok video by Andrianita Castillero https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSJtpJPyf/
Resources:
Surfside Public Records – Champlain Towers S https://surfside.one/public-records-s...
For a timeline of Witness Statements https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Where condo victims were located https://whatsnew2day.com/where-miami-...
Animated in Blender
Music by Borrtex. Tracks: Snowflake, There is always a reason, Changing
Narration by Matthew Bell