Zeroing in on the Initiation of the Surfside Collapse

This video examines the evidence presented in the Miami Herald and by the University of Washington Professor Lehman which may pinpoint the initiation of the entire collapse sequence.

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[Jake_Samuelson]

Thank you for making these. I lost both my grandparents, Myriam and Arnie Notkin in the collapse, and find solace in the pursuit of answers and analysis.

[gabenir]

As a survivor of the building collapsed, I appreciate your deep analysis and providing more insightful information for the people out there. Even today, I’m still experiencing trauma, survivor guilts, and what if’s. I seriously wish this tragic event never happened. RIP to my neighbors and everyone there. My deepest and sincere condolences

[olegkosygin]

You'd be a welcome guest at engineering and scientific conferences. Your style is informative, concise and clear, you're a treat to listen to.

[momcharlie]

I always feel so smart when I understand what he explains so clearly ….for about 15 min. I wish my younger brain had experienced a teacher like this!

[lancecluster]

As one of the people up in the Northeast, freezing, covered with snow - glad you explained how the low temp of 79 deg was enough to initiate the collapse. You are a wonderful presenter, your knowledge and preparation are unmatched. Thank you for making these

[mjohnson]

Thank you Josh for keeping the topic alive. Too many times in this nation several months after a tragedy happens everyone forgets about it and it ends up being a missed opportunity. Thanks!!!!

[debramiller]

You explain things so clearly that even I can understand.
TY for not putting this tragedy on the shelf like it never happened.
Stay Safe!

[anotherblonde]

Love the clarity of your presentations

[jteal]

Mr. Samuelson, my heart goes out to you. I will light a candle tonight for your grandparents and the other victims, and all the families of those we lost. Josh is correct in his analytic approach, as it is needed, but thank you for your reminder of the human cost as well. I pray for you all.

[laurabogue]

I love how you explain tensioning and deflection. Simple and elegant.

[supergajit]

I read the article in the Herald and this video helps me understand that better. I've followed the CTS collapse from day 1 and have always felt that there were many contributing factors...not just one thing caused this building to fall. After first hearing of the construction of 87 Park, seeing how close machinery was, how the piledriving would shake CTS, and putting that with things I've learned here and in the Herald, I have no doubt that 87 Park contributed to and/or accelerated existing damage in CTS. If something is already designed, built, and maintained poorly, and then you have this huge excavation and removal of an entire road right next to this key wall, there is no way that could not accelerate or contribute to seen and unseen failures and issues in CTS. I noticed that gravel from the pathway too, when I first saw these pictures. The pathway is basically in the wall so they either damaged the wall itself at some point or they did indeed place and possibly slope this walkway right next to the CTS wall.

[merrywalsh]

Your commentary has been fascinating to me as a nurse, knowing nothing about building engineering. It is such an interesting field, where you have so much knowledge and responsibility and you are a great teacher, as well. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[effervescence]

From how it collapsed on video in stages from the 87 park side first it makes logical sense the slab connecting to the wall gave up first, progressed across the pool deck and then took down the building. This is one of the theories we'd expected to hear about as evidence progressed as it seemed the most likely at the time. Great job in conveying it in such a way anyone is able to understand.

[bonnieabrs]

You make me feel smart when I understand what you’re telling us! I’m mildly dyslexic & math was & is my biggest nightmare. I’m so glad you’re doing follow ups on this disaster. Please continue.

[mightymouseofnyc]

You would make an amazing professor. Thank you again for explaining in such clear detail.

[jeffcurtis]

Thank you for the obvious hard work and editing in putting these together.

[c.]

You know it's getting real when the math comes out.

One of the things I've learned from this channel is not to underestimate or downplay this sort of event happening...if I ever saw something happening to my building like the pool deck, etc. I'd get out now and ask questions later!

[ckcares]

Totally spellbound as all this highly specialist analysis unfolds...love this lecture. Credit to u Josh. Those precious souls lost will never be forgotten.♥️

[gregknipe]

I feel like I benefit from this catastrophe every time you post a new presentation- thank you for taking the time and interest in developing this series. an amazing tutorial.

[getx]

Interesting update, Josh! Thank you for continuing to pursue this investigation.