47-story skyscraper & no elevator
47-story skyscraper & no elevator
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RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator
RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator
I have seen no elevator service on tall buildings in China on the first seven floor where they went by tradition from the rebuilding after WWII and no elevators that stopped on the first floors since they were not needed. In many areas of Russia, I saw many systems that had small elevators with open cages that stopped/paused at every floor or totally stopped at a landing half-way between floors (2-1/2. 4-1/2, etc to,) to serve all floors with only a 1/2 floor walk up or down.
Eliminating the upper floors seems to be a huge mistake by the architect. Nothing to do with the structure, but neglect of duties. Social engineering-
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator
I thought the title of the story was very misleading and very dramatic. Probably the way most stories are written today.
What I took away from the story was that the architect designed a 20 story building. Then the developer decided he wanted a 47 story building. I thought the architect just continued on up with the same floor plan forgetting to either 1) increase the size of the elevator or 2)increase the number of elevators. I have never worked on a tall building. I imagine the size and number of elevators required to service the upper floors will increase with the occupancy of the building.
Typical "hurry up and get it done". I find people usually get something done correct the first time. Every time something changes once the project design is completed the more likely something will be screwed up because somebody "missed" something during the revision.
RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator
RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator
RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator
RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator
It is probably not a defect in the original design of the structure by either architects or engineers, but the FACT that the land there is very precious now and impossible to buy. The only choice is to go upward in some way that that can be justified or scrap the structure, which is difficult in a condo building. It takes unique approaches and design to create something that is economically feasible.
If the original structures foundation is adequate, adding 27 stories is both an economic and engineering challenge to gain more high priced space if it is designed correctly. Often, the physical inconveniences and uniqueness can demand very high prices in that part of the world.
The structure can be added on to if the budgets/benefits can be satisfied.
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator
Michael.
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RE: 47-story skyscraper & no elevator