The American Institute of Steel Construction states that while jet fuel does not burn hot enough to melt steel, it can reduce steel's strength by more than 50%.
Sources
- Chatbots are surprisingly effective at debunking conspiracy theories (technologyreview.com)
- https://www.aisc.org/aisc/solutions-center/engineering-faqs/112-steel-exposed-to-fire/ (aisc.org)
- https://www.aisc.org/architecture-center/resources/finishes-coatings-and-fire-protection/ (aisc.org)
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/9-11-conspiracy-theories-explained-103123054.html (yahoo.com)
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