Key findings not previously reported by the WTC investigation team include the following:
Leading hypotheses for the collapse of WTC 1 and WTC 2 (the towers) developed
Time delay between the collapses of the WTC towers explained
Post-impact capabilities of the WTC towers assessed
Fire-induced core column shortening detected
Role of fireproofing determined
Majority of steel found stronger than minimum requirements
Full-building evacuation presented challenges for occupants
Movement in WTC 1 stairwells perceived as a problem
Evacuees did not receive coordinated or informative communications
Mobility impaired occupants faced special evacuation challenges
First responder command and control was hampered
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