Have you ever noticed the unique charm of buildings with the sky above them? Open To Sky (OTS) construction has been around for centuries, but it’s gaining traction in recent times as more and more people are recognizing the benefits ...
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The Sky-High Science of Skyscraper Construction
Skyscrapers have become an iconic part of our global urban landscape, but few of us have delved in the science behind their construction. From the materials used to their structural mechanics, the construction of skyscrapers is a feat that requires ...
Collapse of Willow Island Cooling Tower: One of the Worst Construction Disasters in the History of US
The basic requirement in the design of any structure is that it should safely support all the loads during construction and in service. During the construction of the cooling tower at the Pleasants Power Station located at Willow Island, West ...
Top 6 Energy-Efficient High-Rise Buildings in the World
Due to a growing population and industrialization, migration from rural areas to urban areas has increased drastically. This has resulted in rapid urbanization, deteriorating environmental conditions, and housing problems, ultimately leading to unhealthy and irregular building practices and increased energy ...
10 Construction Challenges in High-Rise Buildings [PDF]
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A high-rise building is a building with a small footprint, small roof area, and immense facades. High-rise buildings have the potential to decongest urban sprawl as they can deal with high-density issues and lack of available land for development. The ...
What is Steel Frame Structure Building Construction?
Steel frame is typically consisting of vertical column and horizontal beams which are riveted, bolted or welded together in a rectilinear grid. Steel beams are horizontal structural members that resist loads applied laterally to their axis. Columns are vertical structural ...
Types of High-Rise Buildings Structural Systems
A multistory building higher than 21m or 21 to 29 floor buildings with unknown height described as high-rise structure. Various structural systems are available to be used in the construction of high rise building. In this article, different types of ...
FIRE PROTECTION OF HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
High-rise buildings have unique challenges related to fire protection such as longer egress times and distance, evacuation strategies, fire department accessibility, smoke movement and fire control. The numbers of persons living on high-rise buildings are high compared to low-rise buildings, ...