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 worlds airports. Thousands of families mourned the loss of loved ones. And, of course, the New York City skyline lacked its two tallest buildings. But theres one change that you probably didnt notice, because it took place inside new highrise buildings. And its probably not what youre 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 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