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to: Mike Ross
from: Charles Angelich
date: 2002-12-21 14:42:04
subject: Word Trade Center

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Hello Mike - 

CA>> Also, if the air-exchanger was using this center section
CA>> as a wind tunnel with those roof fans etc. it would've
CA>> created a sort of 'blow-torch' affect when the fuel was
CA>> ignited and contained in that one area. 

MR> It's a very good insight and which seems not to have been
MR> considered in the inquiry. Additionally I think the winds
MR> aloft at the altitude of the fires would have carried
MR> plenty of oxygen to fan the flames fiercely. 

Yes I would expect the winds at that altitude to be quite
strong. 

MR> Another aspect to consider is the effect of the added mass
MR> of the plane. Could this have caused the floor joist
MR> connections to break sooner too? 

It was impressive that the airliner just stuck there at first.
The building was obviously quite strong to hold that amount of
additional weight without sagging (at first). 

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