SPECIAL SECTION: LEGACY OF THE KANSAS CITY HYATT TRAGEDY: A 20-YEAR RETROSPECT INSIGHT AND REVIEW
May 1, 2000
Chronology and Context of the Hyatt Regency Collapse
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 14, Issue 2
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This paper presents a brief chronology of the events that preceded the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel, including the prior failure that occurred during construction and the evolution of the detail that caused the catastrophe. Many of the facts surrounding the case were not publicized, due to the litigation. Some were not brought out during the litigation. No attempt will be made to affix responsibility, as these issues were resolved years ago. The chronology is followed by a discussion of the events that contributed to the collapse and of the changes that have been made in the industry toward preventing a similar occurrence.
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Received: Jan 14, 2000
Published online: May 1, 2000
Published in print: May 2000
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Gregory P. Luth
PhD, Pres., KL&A of California, 160 Jefferson Dr., Menlo Park, CA 94025.
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