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Failure analysis of the Arecibo 305 meter telescope collapse
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In addition to his extensive engineering and materials science expertise, his deep connection to Puerto Rico helped the commit- tee develop a nuanced understanding of the community and culture surrounding the Arecibo Observatory. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in making each published report as sound as possible and to ensure that it meets the institutional standards for quality, objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the study charge. Preface It has been my privilege to chair this committee of distinguished subject-matter experts in its investigation and final probable cause determination of one of the most publicized and baffling failures of the modern era.
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