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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Ace Acme
(1,464 posts)15. Oh brother
The NIST simulations show the perimeter columns as well as the core columns.
The perimeter columns were certainly structural. If you removed them, the floors would fall down.
The NIST sims bear no resemblance to reality becausee they show the building folding up like a wet paper bag. Claiming they do bear a resemblance to reality because they show the collapse of the penthouse is like saying a fly resembles a bear because they both have two eyes.
Why would "they" hypothetically cut the floor beams on the 46th floor to cause the penthouse collapse? Can you really not imagine why? Do I really have to tell you? You really haven't thought very much about these things, have you?
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Who has replicated Dr. Millette's findings? And what peer-reviewed journal has published them?
Ace Acme
Oct 2013
#8
Are you claiming that the perimeter columns fell down with the rest of the structure
Ace Acme
Oct 2013
#17
You believe that the perimeter columns remain standing when the interior of the building fell down.
Ace Acme
Nov 2013
#30
The behavior of the building exterior in the sim bears no resemblance to reality.
Ace Acme
Nov 2013
#41
Why would Saddam go through the trouble and risk of planting explosives in buildings
greyl
Oct 2013
#26
Did they swear up and down that Saddam planted explosives in the the towers? nt
Ace Acme
Nov 2013
#33