There are several types of structural failures, including:
1. Overloading failure: occurs when a structure is subjected to a load that exceeds its maximum load-bearing capacity.
2. Fatigue failure: occurs when a structure is subjected to repeated cyclic loading that leads to cracks and ultimately failure.
3. Buckling failure: occurs when a structure fails due to instability caused by compressive loading.
4. Shear failure: occurs when forces acting in opposite directions cause a structure to break along a plane perpendicular to the forces.
5. Torsion failure: occurs when a structure is subjected to twisting forces that cause it to fail along a spiral path.
6. Corrosion failure: occurs when a structure deteriorates due to corrosion or chemical reactions leading to loss of strength.
7. Creep failure: occurs when a material is subjected to a constant load over a long time causing gradual plastic deformation and eventual structure failure.
8. Earthquake damage: occurs when the ground shakes, causing the structure to vibrate and ultimately fail due to the inability to withstand the forces.
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