Chau Kam-tim (Professor, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University) shows evidence of the poor design and shoddy construction of the schools which collapsed in the May 12 Sichuan earthquake. Johnny Leung Kin-wah (Chief Executive, Sowers Action) explains why the schools his organization built in the earthquake-affected areas remain intact with only minimal damage. Examines the possible cause of the shoddily-built schools and why even after the central government raised the construction standards for schools, disaster still happens. Shows what Hong Kong architects and engineers are doing to help the reconstruction of earthquake-stricken Sichuan.
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