The collapse of the world trade center occurred on tuesday, september 11, 2001, after two commercial airliners hijacked by al-qaeda were deliberately flown into the twin towers of the world trade center complex in new york city as part of the september 11 attacks.
Why Did Towers Collapse?
The Twin Towers’ collapse on September 11, 2001, is one of the most tragic events in recent history. Thousands of lives were lost, leaving the nation in shock and disbelief. In the aftermath of the attacks, many questions have been raised as to why the Towers collapsed.
The primary reason for the collapse of the Twin Towers was the intense heat created by the fires ignited by fuel from the two hijacked planes that crashed into the structures. It is believed that the intense heat weakened the steel support beams of the towers, causing them to buckle and eventually collapse.
The fires caused by the impact of the hijacked planes were incredibly intense. The jet fuel released by the planes was so hot that it melted the steel support beams of the Twin Towers, compromising their structural integrity. This, combined with the intense heat of the fires, weakened the steel beams to the point where the weight of the buildings was too much for them to support, causing them to collapse.
In addition to the intense heat of the fires, the Twin Towers were far too tall for their own good. The towers were constructed with a lightweight steel framework, designed to withstand the pressure of the wind and other forces acting on the buildings.
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