How 9/11 Changed the Way We Build

Before September 11, 2001, building codes in the US focused on structural stability and routine fire safety. Newer buildings must now withstand even greater threats.
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How 9/11 Changed the Way We Build
Before September 11, 2001, building codes in the US focused on structural stability and routine fire safety. Buildings like the World Trade Center Twin Towers were considered safe because they could withstand hurricane-force winds and even the impact of a small plane. Newer buildings must now withstand even greater threats.
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