1.5.3 Approach 3: Simulating the Collapse of WTC 7

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identifying aspects of NIST’s simulation that caused it to a reach a conclusion different from ours.

1.5.3 Approach 3: Simulating the Collapse of WTC 7

Finally, we simulated various scenarios within the overall structural system to determine what types of local failures and their locations may have caused the total collapse to occur as observed.

1.5.3 Approach 3: Simulating the Collapse of WTC 7

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Figure 4.20 Velocity comparison between Chandler measurement (green plotted line) and UAF simulation (red plotted line). Bold green trend line illustrates free fall

Figure 4.17 (a) Comparison of simulated collapse to perspective 1; (b) comparison of simulated collapse to perspective 2

2.7 Summary and Conclusion

3.2.2 Girder A2001 Web Stiffeners Prevent Flange Failure and Girder Walk-off

Table 2.3 Comparison of UAF and NIST Modeling

4.6 Results of Core Column/Exterior Column Failure Analysis

2.6.2 ABAQUS Analysis

3.2.3 Lateral Support Beams Prevent Beam Buckling

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