A Study on the External Wall Insulation System Safety Accidents in a Residential Community in Nanjing, China
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The external wall insulation system is a critical component for ensuring building energy efficiency and residential comfort. However, such systems typically involve multiple trades, diverse materials, and complex construction processes, placing high demands on material performance, design standards, construction quality, and post-completion maintenance. In 2024, two safety incidents related to external wall insulation systems occurred in Nanjing, China, exposing significant issues in material selection, structural design, construction techniques, and maintenance supervision. These incidents warrant broad attention and discussion within the industry. By analyzing and studying these cases, students can be trained to uphold the fundamental requirements of compliance in engineering quality and safety management. Moreover, it fosters a deep understanding of the principles of "safety first and quality as the foundation."
Authors: Yi Shi, Lu Lu, Shan Yun, Chunyuan Zuo, Xinguo Sun
Institution: Huai'an University
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411248823