The Fifty-Nine-Story Crisis

Course Outline

In 1978, renowned structural engineer William LeMessurier discovered a mistake in his design for the Citicorp (now Citigroup) Center. With hurricane season approaching, the skyscraper was in imminent danger of collapse. His handling of the situation has led to this fascinating Fifty-Nine-Story Crisis story. In this course, you will learn firsthand about the background of the project and his approach to handling this crisis successfully.

At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will: