LOCAL NEWS | Upcoming Webinar: Collapse! Aftermath and Investigation

WJE has investigated major structural collapses in the United States and around the world since the 1970s, frequently arriving on-site within 24 hours of a failure or natural disaster. Though every event is unique, the immediate aftermath and subsequent investigation often follow a similar sequence: from rescue and recovery, media relations, and preservation of key evidence to documentation of conditions at the site, procurement and testing of construction materials, and structural analyses.

In this complimentary, one-hour webinar, structural scientists Matthew Fadden and Gary Klein will draw on decades of personal experience to explain primary considerations during the aftermath of a collapse and describe key steps during the investigation. They will share personal insights and lessons learned from their investigation of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel walkway collapses (1981), Koror-Babledoab Bridge collapse (Republic of Palau, 1996), World Trade Center attack (New York, 2001), I-35W Bridge collapse (Minneapolis, 2007), and Champlain Towers Condominiums collapse (Surfside, Florida, 2021).

By the end of the webinar, you will be able to:

• Explain primary considerations in the aftermath of a collapse
• Describe key steps in a collapse investigation
• Discern the interests and roles of government agencies, involved non-government parties, media, and the general public
• Summarize the aftermath and investigation of several highly significant collapses

There will be plenty of time for your questions during the presentation. Attendees are eligible for one American Institute of Architects (AIA) HSW Learning Unit.

DETAILS

Collapse! Aftermath and Investigation
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time

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