Why did the CTV building collapse?

The building collapsed in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, with only the north shear wall that included the lift shaft left still standing. One survivor was quoted as running out of the ground floor during the shaking.

Where was the CTV building in Christchurch?

Pre-quake, the CTV building was a six-level office building on the corner of Madras and Cashel streets in central Christchurch.

How old was the CTV building?

35c. 1986
CTV Building/Age

What buildings were destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake?

The earthquake destroyed the ChristChurch Cathedral’s spire and part of its tower, and severely damaged the structure of the remaining building.

How many people died in the PGC building?

Eighteen people
The PGC building in Cambridge Tce collapsed in the February 2011 earthquake, killing 18 people and trapping many others. Eighteen people died in the collapsed PGC building, but rescue efforts after the deadly February 2011 quake struck meant many people were saved.

What types of buildings collapse during earthquakes?

Here in California, there are five basic building types that have been proven to be vulnerable to failure or collapse in an earthquake: soft-story, tilt-up, non-ductile concrete, steel moment frame, and unreinforced masonry.

Where is the Christchurch red zone?

The majority of red-zoned areas were in the eastern suburbs along the Avon River / Ōtākaro, downstream of Christchurch Central City. Affected areas included Avonside, Wainoni, Dallington, Avondale, Burwood, New Brighton, and Bexley.

What is the biggest earthquake ever recorded in New Zealand?

magnitude 8.2 Wairarapa earthquake
Historically, New Zealand has experienced many large earthquakes. The biggest NZ earthquake – magnitude 8.2 Wairarapa earthquake in 1855. On an international scale, the 1855 earthquake is of major significance in terms of the area affected and the amount of fault movement.

Where was the PGC building?

233 Cambridge Tce
Moments after the 22 February 2011 earthquake, the five-storey 1960s PGC building at 233 Cambridge Tce suffered a catastrophic collapse. The building’s tenants included Pyne Gould Corporation Ltd and two related companies, Perpetual Group Ltd and Marac Finance (Levels 1 and 2).

Is it safe to be in a tall building during an earthquake?

In an earthquake, if you are on an upper story of a building, do not try to leave the building during the earthquake. Taking cover is the only way to protect from falling debris, the main source of injury in an earthquake. You do not know when you first feel the shaking how large the earthquake will be.