These dorms were built using the lift-slab method. This entails pouring all the concrete slabs on the ground, stacked on top of each other. Then using hydraulic jacks, each level was raised to its proper height. While this was an effective method to build the buildings, it led to significant worries about earthquake stability and safety. This was one of the main concerns when the buildings were torn down. | Source: http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/BYUPhotos/id/701/rec/2 | Rights: Courtesy, L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library,
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