Steel Fragment, Recovered
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2009.310.6
Dimensions: 110 in X 57 in X 53 in
Dimensions (Metric): 279.4 cm X 144.78 cm X 134.62 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 279.4 cm X 144.78 cm X 134.62 cm
Credit Line: Recovered from the World Trade Center site after September 11, 2001, Courtesy of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Description
Recovered steel fragment crushed and distorted in shape. "K13 NIST" is spray painted on the steel.
Recovered steel fragment crushed and distorted in shape. "K13 NIST" is spray painted on the steel.
Historical Notes
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) studied steel pieces recovered from the World Trade Center site. The agency sought to determine why and how the Twin Towers and 7 World Trade Center collapsed and to recommend improvements in building safety. In 2008, the International Code Council passed 23 building and fire code changes based on NIST’s recommendations.
The shape of this piece suggests that is was deformed due to compression at the onset of North Tower’s collapse at the 98th floor.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) studied steel pieces recovered from the World Trade Center site. The agency sought to determine why and how the Twin Towers and 7 World Trade Center collapsed and to recommend improvements in building safety. In 2008, the International Code Council passed 23 building and fire code changes based on NIST’s recommendations.
The shape of this piece suggests that is was deformed due to compression at the onset of North Tower’s collapse at the 98th floor.
