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Institute Suggests Expansion Of Structural Endurance Concept - ENR | McGraw-Hill Construction

Publication Date: 21-AUG-08
Author:  Nadine M. Post
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology, which released on Aug. 21 a draft of its final report on the collapse of Seven World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, is recommending that procedures and practices used to ensure fire endurance of structures be enhanced to prevent global collapse in the event of "infrequent" fires that occur when life safety systems fail or fires are not fought.
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