World Trade Center Building Performance Study: Data Collection, Preliminary Observations, and Recommendations

FEMA 403/May 2002. Report editor: Therese McAllister. Produced by Greenhorne and O'Mara, Inc. This report presents observations, findings, and recommendations regarding the performance of buildings affected by the September 11 attacks on the WTC towers in New York City. The report examines the performance of the buildings under extreme conditions, determines the probable causes of collapse, and identifies lessons to be learned. It makes recommendations for more detailed engineering studies to complete the assessments and produce improved guidelines for building design and performance evaluation tools.

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Architects, engineers, and construction companys would benefit from the informatin provided in this publication as it recommends how buildings can be improved during design and construction.