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Buildings and Structures

NIST's science and engineering skills have helped buildings and structures - including some famous ones -  survive the elements and the passage of time.

Corrosion damaged the Statue of Liberty over the decades, but experts figured out why and recommended a solution.

NIST experts captured the height measurement of the Washington Monument.

After a fire destroyed an Italian theater, fire researchers helped bring the rebuilt theater up to fire safety standards.

Created June 19, 2017, Updated July 24, 2025
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