Collingwoodbuildinglover
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I think they were waiting on raising the cranes level before they could continue lifting decks
Yes I understand that but what I don't get is the drawings showing them at random floorsRe: Shear Walls,
They're reducing the size of columns and walls as the tower goes up, because the amount of lateral force the building must resist at the top is much lower than at the bottom. However, it's not just to save money, the walls and columns have to slowly get smaller to avoid stiffness irregularities.
I suspect the reason for large partition walls is gradually transfer lateral load from the interior core to the exterior mega columns above the ground floor retail space. As the building gets taller, this mechanism tapers away. Basically a very distributed outrigger system, so that the retail can avoid columns.
Walls may periodically appear as they go up to accomplish a similar effect throughout the height of the building. Don't be surprised if you see more of them, they're not for vertical loads.
Most likely. Not much happening at the top today either.They seem to be in no hurry to start the next floor after pouring the columns on Monday. Everybody off until the new year?
They know UT is going on vacation for two weeks…so no coverage, no construction….Most likely. Not much happening at the top today either.
I told my girlfriend it's my least favourite time of yearThey know UT is going on vacation for two weeks…so no coverage, no construction….
…and my favourite time is when Mr. Skira unlocks the door to the UT office on January 2nd. <3I told my girlfriend it's my least favourite time of year