Sagging

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A Versackung (in the Ruhr Valley also Pinge ) denotes a loss in civil engineering . Sinking in the surface can have various causes. The flushing out by a natural event or a damaged pipe underneath . In the case of a rinse, the problem is quickly resolved by repairing the surface. In the event of a pipe burst, however, further measures are required, which usually end with the use of an excavator . Sinking caused by broken pipes can develop unnoticed over a long period of time. Since buildings can also be affected, this type of damage can lead to enormous costs.