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Engineering errors that went down in history: Case in Brazil was catastrophic

Accidents happen, but in the world of engineering the smallest error can have serious consequences. After all, detailed and precise planning is crucial for the stability and safety of a work or monument. But, over the years, several...

Engineering errors that went down in history: Case in Brazil was catastrophic
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Many of these tragedies not only caused human deaths but also caused environmental catastrophes. In fact, one of these horrible cases happened in Brazil.

  • Click on the gallery to remember the biggest engineering mistakes in history.
  • Read Also: Banco do Brasil has up to R$100 billion in agricultural arrears to be renegotiated with new MP

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Accidents happen, but in the world of engineering the smallest error can have serious consequences. After all, detailed and precise planning is crucial for the stability and safety of a work or monument. But, over the years, several disasters have been recorded caused by major project failures, ranging from the use of cheap and poor quality materials, to the rush to complete works, to human negligence. Many of these tragedies not only caused human deaths but also caused environmental catastrophes. In fact, one of these horrible cases happened in Brazil.

Click on the gallery to remember the biggest engineering mistakes in history.

Read Also: Banco do Brasil has up to R$100 billion in agricultural arrears to be renegotiated with new MP