Creative Speculation
In reply to the discussion: The Great Thermite Debate... [View all]William Seger
(11,082 posts)The towers began tipping immediately when one perimeter wall collapsed, exactly as would be expected by the fact that one wall was no longer holding up its end. Your statement isn't just contrary to what the videos show; it makes no sense whatsoever.
You continue to say that the sims "bear no resemblance to reality" based on completely superficial appearances while willfully ignoring the underlying physics that the sims demonstrate -- i.e. the entire purpose of the sims. But then, you continue to demonstrate that you aren't very good at simple observation, either. These two frame grabs clearly show that the rotation of the south tower kicked the bottom of the falling block in the opposite direction, and Bazant's calculation shows why the lateral force involved was far in excess of what the structure could withstand:
Of course you can continue to assert your "bear no resemblance to reality" claim forever; you just shouldn't expect to be taken seriously.