File 2001.06: World Trade Center - September 11

Case Type: Catastrophic Event

Description:
Immediately following the catastrophic terrorist attack, Fox News New York wished to provide 3D educational information concerning the structural elements that kept the World Trade Center from collapsing immediately upon impact from the hijacked airliners.

Visualizations Produced:
Based on published engineering analysis and architectural plans for the WTC, Fearless Eye illustrated how the outer "exoskeleton" absorbed much of the impact in a manner similar to a collapsing fishing net. The outer tubing normally supported approximately 40% of the buildings weight. The outer structure was compromised by 20% due to impact and exploding jet fuel. These factors weakened the structural integrity of the inner core as well.