Rainwater Loading: Kemper Arena
| Episode Number | 4 |
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| Season | 1 |
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| Overview | In 1976, the American Institute of Architects presented an Honor Award to Helmut Jahn for his innovative design of the Kemper Arena in Kansas City. Three years later, a 43,000-square-foot section of the roof collapsed onto the floor during a storm. Follow the forensic engineers as they painstakingly analyze the arena’s innovative design, including its roof drainage system, and identify four major factors that contributed to the roof’s collapse. |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Absolute Number | 0 |
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