Fireproofing Key to Twin Towers' Collapse

by Will Knight NewScientist.com, 6 Apr 2005 Ineffective fireproofing and a shortage of staircases are highlighted in a preliminary federal safety report into the attacks on the World Trade Center, issued by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on Tuesday. The study is likely to have a significant effect on the future design of skyscrapers and on building regulations in the US. Read the article