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Tall buildings still safest option

Series: Contract Journal ; (6345) 19 September 2001, 4-5(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the safety of tall buildings in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on New York. Argues they are the safest place to be in the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. However there is no design solution to make buildings withstand the pressure of a jet airliner or missile.

Discusses the safety of tall buildings in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on New York. Argues they are the safest place to be in the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. However there is no design solution to make buildings withstand the pressure of a jet airliner or missile.