Examples of Void
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Figure V-2. Pancake Void

lean-to Voids. Lean-to voids are created when a collapsed wall or floor is resting against an outside wall, creating a pocket of space. A victim trapped in this type of void has the greatest chance of being alive. An example of a lean-to void is shown in the figure below.

Figure V-3. lean-to Void

"V" Voids. These voids are created by a "V" collapse of a floor or wall: the middle collapses and the ends lean against the outside walls. Upturned heavy furniture or materials may be concentrated near the center of the floor. A drawing of a "V" void is shown in the figure below.

Figure V-4. "V" Void