The Boston Molasses Flood
This online engineering PDH interactive presentation provides a brief summary on the Boston Molasses Flood.
The Boston Molasses Disaster, commonly referred to as the Great Molasses Flood, happened on Wednesday, January 15, 1919, in Boston, Massachusetts' North End district. About 13,000 short tons of molasses, or 2.3 million U.S. gallons, were contained in a large storage tank that burst, sending a wave of molasses hurtling through the streets at an estimated 35 miles per hour, killing 21 people and injuring 150 more. Residents claimed that the area still smelled like molasses on hot summer days for decades after the incident, which became part of the local legend.
This presentation introduces the Boston Molasses flood and the causes that led to its occurrence. It discusses the aftermath of the flood and the damage that resulted from it. The presentation ends by presenting the cultural influences that the flood left behind and its ongoing impact to date.
This 1 PDH online interactive presentation is applicable to architects, structural engineers, project managers, construction and design personnel, and technical staff who are interested in gaining a better understanding of the Boston Molasses Flood.
This continuing education interactive presentation is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Introducing the Boston Molasses Flood and its happening
- Discussing the aftermath of the flood and the damage caused by it
- Learning about the causes that led to the flood and the physics behind it
- Discussing cultural influences and facts about the flood
- Familiarizing with the context of the flood today and the lessons learnt from other non-water floods
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