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So I presume the bolts and added welded plates were actually stronger than the originally specified welded joins? In the interview with Bill LeMessurier it see

So I presume the bolts and added welded plates were actually stronger than the originally specified welded joins? In the interview with Bill LeMessurier it seemed the problem existed even with the original joins - the bolted joins just made the issue significantly worse...

wallflower 13y ago
Yes, it is more akin to bridge construction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gusset_plate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gusset_plate "The building now stands as one of the safest skyscrapers in New York City, able to withstand a 700-year[1] storm without the aid of the tuned mass damper." http://www.theaiatrust.com/whitepapers/ethics/study.php http://www.theaiatrust.com/whitepapers/ethics/study.php [1] Approximately 140mph gusts. http://civil.unm.edu/classes/content//CE%20491-002/ASCE%207-10.pdf#page=294 http://civil.unm.edu/classes/content//CE%20491-002/ASCE%207-...