Delhi Building Collapse: How Slabs Are Held Up During Construction

Описание: A building under construction collapsed in Delhi's Chawri Bazar on 5 November 2026. Officials said lives were lost, an FIR was registered against the contractor, and two MCD engineers were suspended. The cause has not been established, and a formal investigation is underway.

This video explains, in general terms, how freshly cast concrete slabs are supported by temporary props while they gain strength. It is a general engineering explainer, not a finding about this building. The animation is an illustration.

Source: Nation Press, 5 Nov 2026.

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