How 9/11 Changed Skyscraper Design - Cheddar Explains

September 11, 2001, changed our lives. A lot. Political differences seemed to disappear, at least briefly. New security measures filled the world’s airports. Thousands of families mourned the loss of loved ones. And, of course, the New York City skyline lacked its two tallest buildings. But there’s one change that you probably didn’t notice, because it took place inside new high-rise buildings. And it’s probably not what you’re expecting. Further reading: Pew Research Center The Wall Street Journal Civ. Engineering & Construction Rev. Minerals, Metals, & Materials Society Nat’l Inst. of Standards & Tech. MIT Engineering VI Materials & NIST Final Report The Conversation STRUCTURE Magazine FEMA UHPC Solutions Subscribe to Cheddar on YouTube: Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: On Twitter: On Instagram: On :