The Fifty-Nine-Story Crisis
- Course Number: G1023
- Credits: 2 hours
- Instructor: Helen Chen, Ph.D., PE
- Price: $20
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:
- Understand the background of Citicorp Center;
- Know the events prior to repairing Citicorp Center;
- Understand how the repair work was accomplished; and
- Understand the ethical issues involved in this case.