Cause and effect
Language: English Series: New Civil Engineer ; (1584) 7 July 2005, 19-20(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) investigation into the collapse of the World Trade Center. Recommendations include future codes to consider that traumatic events such as bomb blasts and gas explosions might take place elswhere other than on the ground level and enhanced fire resistance. Core design is also likely to undergo major changes as a result of several NIST recommendations. Includes an analysis of the likely causes of the Twin Towers' collapse.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L130369 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 130369-1001 |
Discusses the recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) investigation into the collapse of the World Trade Center. Recommendations include future codes to consider that traumatic events such as bomb blasts and gas explosions might take place elswhere other than on the ground level and enhanced fire resistance. Core design is also likely to undergo major changes as a result of several NIST recommendations. Includes an analysis of the likely causes of the Twin Towers' collapse.