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When a material fractures, the consequences are catastrophic. This is especially true when the material in question is a structural component that is subjected to high loads. The failure of a single component can lead to the failure of an entire structure.

Although, the official report on the 9/11 event was not released. It's fair to say there are still many questions about why the buildings collapsed. However, one thing is clear: to ensure safety and stability, buildings should be designed to withstand the impact of airplanes. Other than that, all else is speculation.

There has been a lot of focus on car safety in the last decade. As a result, it's now much easier to find vehicles with active safety features or passive safety systems.