Radimpex Tower Crack |best| 【Limited】
1. Introduction The “Radimpex Tower” is a 28‑storey mixed‑use office and retail high‑rise located in the industrial district of Radimpex City, Central Europe. Completed in 2012, the tower has become a prominent landmark because of its sleek glass façade and its role as the headquarters of the Radimpex Group, a major manufacturer of petrochemical equipment.
In early March 2025, a sudden, visible crack appeared on the north‑facing façade at approximately the 12th floor. The crack quickly propagated, raising concerns about the building’s structural integrity and prompting an immediate evacuation of the tower. This write‑up examines the incident, the subsequent investigation, the identified causes, the remedial actions taken, and the broader engineering lessons that can be drawn from the event. | Item | Description | |------|-------------| | Location | Radimpex City, Latitude 48.85 N, Longitude 16.30 E | | Building Type | Mixed‑use (office, retail, conference centre) | | Height | 112 m (28 storeys) | | Structural System | Reinforced concrete core with a peripheral steel‑frame “tube” system; curtain‑wall glass façade | | Design Codes | Eurocode 2 (Concrete), Eurocode 3 (Steel), Eurocode 8 (Seismic) – adopted 2009 edition | | Construction Contractor | GlobalBuild Ltd. (Poland) | | Owner/Operator | Radimpex Group – Facility Management Division | | Previous Maintenance | Annual façade inspection (last performed 2023‑10); minor façade sealant replacement in 2021 | radimpex tower crack