Earthquake Repairs: Pinnacle Shake Test 2014

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Channel: Washington National Cathedral · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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The grand pinnacles of the Central Tower suffered some of the greatest damage in the August 2011 earthquake that caused about $32 million dollars in damage. Watch tests on a new updated design for the pinnacles to make them better able to withstand a future earthquake.

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