Structural Engineering

The complete National Transportation Safety Board report on the deadly failure of an epoxy and anchor bolt concrete panel hanging system in the Central Artery Tunnel.

An explanation of the forces behind the deadly collapse of a hotel walkway in 1981 (4.5 min).

Although the events described in these videos took place in Lawrence, Mass. in 1860, they describe life and death in a typical 19th-century New England mill. This disaster remains the worst industrial accident in Mass. history.

The first of a 3-part forensic study of the 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge in Point Pleasant, WV.

StEER performs post-disaster reconnaissance of building structure performance in an effort to promote resilient building practices.

A video explanation of the stresses that brought the bridge down in 1940 (8:47 min).

A collection of resources related to housing construction practices in the seismically active areas of the world.