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Dubai Skyscraper almost completed....
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Modelworks
Lifer
I watched several shows on the construction and engineering of that building.
With some of the 'shortcuts' they made, I would be very concerned.
The construction crews were so inept that the foreman in charge was ready to quit.
They couldn't even build a cinder block wall properly in the basement.
Another thing was that as they were building up they noticed that it wasn't constructed properly so the upper floors were leaning further and further in. The solution they used was to add more thickness to the outer walls to make it work.
I see bad things for this towers future.
With some of the 'shortcuts' they made, I would be very concerned.
The construction crews were so inept that the foreman in charge was ready to quit.
They couldn't even build a cinder block wall properly in the basement.
Another thing was that as they were building up they noticed that it wasn't constructed properly so the upper floors were leaning further and further in. The solution they used was to add more thickness to the outer walls to make it work.
I see bad things for this towers future.
AstroManLuca
Lifer
That is insane. Looks like something from the cover of a sci-fi novel.
middlehead
Diamond Member
Why would they blow it up, they own it.
And that thing kinda looks like the central spire on Atlantis.
Saint Nick
Lifer
I must go to the top of that tower someday!!!
middlehead
Diamond Member
Jumping from there is probably safer than what they had to do for Dark Knight. Plenty of time to pop the chute and glide before you reach the nearby buildings.
Saint Nick
Lifer
I don't understand how that thing isn't falling over.
Antenna/Spire --- at least 818 m (2,684 ft)
Roof --- at least 636 m (2,087 ft)
Top floor --- at least 636 m (2,087 ft)
hahah @ one of the comments;
"I cant wait to see a wal-mart sign on the top of that thing when they run out of oil to sell "
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wi...a/a4/BurjDubaidawn.JPG -- Comparison of the Burj with other "skyscrapers" in Dubai
Modelworks
Lifer
Give it time.
BASE Jumpers are already targeting Burj Dubai to achieve world record jumps. There are 2 documented attempts, one by a 36-year-old British jumper and another by a 47-year-old French jumper. The latter's attempt was hindered as he was arrested before jumping, whereas the Briton was successful in his jump, but was arrested upon landing. His altimeter showed a jump from over 600 m (1,969 ft).
For more info for everyone:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Dubai
Burj Dubai is being built primarily by immigrant engineers and workers from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, China and the Philippines. Press reports indicate that skilled carpenters at the site earn US$7.60/day, and laborers earn US$4.00.[
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