"Nueva York, 1977. En el centro de la ciudad acaba de inaugurarse el flamante edificio de Citicorp. Su peculiar estructura ha roto las reglas de la arquitectura moderna y lo ha convertido en uno de los rascacielos m̀s reconocibles del skyline de Manhattan, pero pocos saben el desaf̕o que este proyecto ha supuesto para Bill LeMessurier. Desde que acept̤ el encargo seis ąos atr̀s, la gravedad no ha sido el ︢nico obst̀culo que ha tenido que superar para alzar esta gigantesca torre de acero, hormig̤n y cristal. Sin embargo, una llamada inesperada est̀ a punto de poner en jaque su reputaci̤n. Una estudiante de Ingenier̕a estructural ha detectado un posible error de c̀lculo y todo apunta a que el edificio podr̕a desmoronarse causando una cat̀strofe inimaginable. LeMessurier no quiere admitir su error, pero la proximidad de una gran tormenta precipita una cuenta atr̀s que amenaza la ciudad entera." -- Amazon.
"New York, 1977. In the city center, the brand-new Citicorp building has just opened. Its peculiar structure has broken the rules of modern architecture and has made it one of the most recognizable skyscrapers on the Manhattan skyline. But few know the challenge that this project has represented for Bill LeMessurier. Since he accepted the commission six years ago, gravity has not been the only obstacle he has had to overcome to create this enormous tower of steel, concrete, and glass. However, an unexpected call is about to jeopardize his reputation. A Structural Engineering student has detected what seems to be a calculation error, and everything suggests that the building could collapse causing an unimaginable catastrophe. LeMessurier doesn't want to admit his mistake, but the warning of an imminent great storm is like a countdown threatening the entire city." -- Amazon.
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