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Concrete Construction Article PDF - The World's Tallest Freestanding Structure Is A Functional Landmark in Concrete
Concrete Construction Article PDF - The World's Tallest Freestanding Structure Is A Functional Landmark in Concrete
STATISTICS
Height: 1815 feet 5 inches
Dimension at base: 167 feet (side of triangle)
Variation of concrete from plumb: 1.1 inches
Sky pod diameter: 100 to 140 feet
height: 7 levels
floor space: 70,000 square feet
Total weight: 130,000 tons
Concrete: 53,000 cubic yards
Post-tensioned steel: 80 miles
Reinforcing steel: 5000 tons
Estimated sway resistance in 120-mph winds with
200-mph gusts: antenna—31⁄2 feet from center
space deck—11⁄2 feet from center
skypod—9 inches from center
Broadcast facility”* current users:
6 television broadcasters
8 FM broadcasters
7 microwave users
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