Contact: Ioana Patringenaru
ipatrin@ucsd.edu
858-822-0899
University of California - San Diego
Caption: This is a graphic explaining various aspects of the tests, including fire testing, a working elevator and other nonstructural components. Detail illustrations and layout are by Zina Deretsky, National Science Foundation, Building illustrations are by the UC San Diego Department of Structural Engineering. For more information about the project and a full ist of sponsors, go to: bncs.ucsd.edu
Credit: NSF
Usage Restrictions: Please credit NSF for the graphic
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