Luqman's musings

                                 A ledge behind one of the houses which has been re-cemented                               at least 3 times in the last year. The crack above is a serious matter. This is a continuation of my post found here .  Cementing the ledge of a cliff over 20 feet high to prevent collapse is a superficial and inadequate solution for several reasons: Structural Insufficiency: Cementing the surface of the ledge of a cliff does not address the underlying geological instability. Cliffs are subject to natural forces like soil erosion, water seepage, and gravity, which can cause landslides or collapse. A thin cement layer lacks the structural integrity to stabilize a 20-foot cliff, as it doesn’t reinforce the deeper soil or rock layers. Proper retaining walls, engineered with deep foundations, draina...

In early April I was pleasantly surprised to see a Facebook post by a highly respected architect. He had copy-pasted many of my blog posts and many of his architect friends had commented on his post. Here are some of the main points he highlighted and my rebuttal.