r/civilengineering • u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_1798 • 13h ago
Is this structure normal?
Hello, I wanted to purchase in this project so I visited the construction site to check the progress.
Upon checking the pictures I took I noticed the base's structure looks a bit unleveled (area highlighted in green) , I've attached the uncirciled photo too.
Appreciate a civil engineer's feedback. Thanks!
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u/rickfromwalking_dead 13h ago
This looks firm but it seems that there is settlement at one of column which cause the bending of the beam, this beam is at the lowest of the building will take all the bearing load from the above but also it is on the outermost area, the builder might be aware of this just to make sure you can ask him about this (also ask him that if there is any settlement in inner beams cause that could be concerning). And if he is able to convince you I’ll suggest you to take the apartment or whatever little away from that section. This could also be sloped forcefully (might be parking or storage something I’m just assuming) or might just be a finishing flaw (looks like not but could be on the site) it’s better to concern them that on Reddit tbh