Tag: engineering
Safety Test of World’s Longest Glass Bridge
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The world's highest and longest glass bridge, Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge, opened to the public on Aug. 20, 2016. It offers a way to enjoy a panoramic view of the stunning Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon — if you dare to walk on it!
Willis Tower: Windy City Challenge
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Wind blowing off Lake Michigan is a common challenge to architects and engineers building in Chicago. Here's how Fazlur Kahn, structural engineer of Willis (Sears) Tower, developed a system capable of distributing the load of the building's 110 stories in the face of even the strongest gusts.
AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust Presents Wolf Point West
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The AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust (BIT), which re-invests union retirement plans and pensions in real estate projects, poured $34 million into the $160 million Wolf Point West tower that opened earlier this year. BIT produced a new video highlighting their involvement in the Hines Interests and Joseph P. Kennedy Enterprises joint venture.
Engineers Analyze Post-Earthquake Conditions in Himalayas
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Following the M-7.8 earthquake here in April 2015, Dr. Kit Miyamoto and an assessment team traversed the Himalayas, analyzing post-earthquake conditions on popular trekking trails.
