Steel Core Construction
by Lionel Bascom — September 25th, 2006 — 1 comment
If it were to happen a third time, the architects who designed the Freedom Tower, say the building could take the impact of a fully-fueled jet.
Skidmore, Owings and Merrill say a vertical core that runs through the length of the building is fortified with a 3-foot.thick steel and concrete wall. The frame of the building is interlaced with beams and columns that distribute the weight. In an attack or explosion, the building will not collapse.
The core of the building was designed to become an escape route from the upper floors to ground level. The core has extra wide stairs. It is pressurized to pump smoke out side and there are specially equipped staircases for firefighters. In addition, there are refuge areas on each floor equipped so occupants can wait safely to be rescued.
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Yes, thank goodness, the engineers have taken into consideration the defense against an attack similar to that which has been experienced already. That does provide an element of security.
However, what if those who hate freedom decide that they wish to be more creative the next time? Will there be defense mechanisms in place for bio-chemical, technical or nuclear attacks? If not, perhaps, this could be why there might be a reluctance for new tenants to sign the dotted line on a lease agreement.
Jeanne · September 26th, 2006 at 6:48 pm