Description: On October 3, 1941, during World War II, a bomb was accidentally dropped by the Royal Air Force on a residential area in Rotterdam. The bomb, originally intended for the German-occupied port area, was found 8 meters underground and was discovered only after 83 years. This case study details how the bomb was safely dismantled to prevent potential future explosion hazards. Download the full case study for more information.
Monitoring Buildings on Claes de Vrieselaan in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Project: Monitoring Buildings on Claes de Vrieselaan in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Description: On October 3, 1941, during World War II, a bomb was accidentally dropped by the Royal Air Force on a residential area in Rotterdam. The bomb, originally intended for the German-occupied port area, was found 8 meters underground and was discovered only after 83 years. This case study details how the bomb was safely dismantled to prevent potential future explosion hazards. Download the full case study for more information.
Description: On October 3, 1941, during World War II, a bomb was accidentally dropped by the Royal Air Force on a residential area in Rotterdam. The bomb, originally intended for the German-occupied port area, was found 8 meters underground and was discovered only after 83 years. This case study details how the bomb was safely dismantled to prevent potential future explosion hazards. Download the full case study for more information.
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