NEWS | October 4, 2024
Webinar Recording: 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 webinar, structural engineers Matthew Fadden and Gary Klein draw on decades of personal experience to explain primary considerations during the aftermath of a collapse and describe key steps during the investigation. They share personal insights and lessons learned from their investigation of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel walkway collapses (1981), Koror-Babeldaob 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
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Matthew F. Fadden, Associate PrincipalWJE South Florida MORE >People | Matthew F. Fadden, Associate Principal -
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Learn about WJE’s investigation and findings, including our collapse theory. MORE >Webinars | Champlain Towers South (Surfside, FL) Collapse Investigation
