When LeMessurier Realized in the Summer of 1978 That the Citicorp

question 6

Multiple Choice

When LeMessurier realized in the summer of 1978 that the Citicorp tower could collapse in a moderate storm, he knew he had to act fast. Which of the following actions did LeMessurier take?

• A) He informed the building's owner about the problem, contacted the City of New York, hired a team of weather forecasters to monitor the weather 24/7, and sent out a prerelease that correctly described the problem caused by strong winds.
• B) He informed the building's owner about the problem, hired a team of weather forecasters to monitor the weather 24/7, and sent out a prerelease that correctly described the problem caused by strong winds.
• C) He informed the building's owner about the problem, contacted the City of New York, and hired a team of weather forecasters to monitor the weather 24/7.
• D) He informed the building's owner about the problem, contacted the City of New York, hired a team of weather forecasters to monitor the weather 24/7, and wrote a letter to the National Society for Professional Engineers.

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