Cranes by T.Rex

Photography • Urban/Cityscape • posted on Jun 19, 2012

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Monday, June 4, 2012 Here's looking through the north gate (to the left of the stairs, see http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=2339459&user_id=5273&np&np ) towards the east facade of the Traingle construction site. I took this photo because of the cranes and sky, but it also clearly shows the method of construction. Blinkings wondered about where they put the glue. Good question. This photo reveals the secret. The verticals have long bolts protruding from their upper ends. The horizontal beams are then bolted in place, much like an erector set. On the tops of the beams can be seen long rows of bolts for bolting other horizontal sections in place, forming the floor/ceiling between storeys. Wall panels and window sections are then bolted in place between the verticals and horizontal beams on the facade. It makes for quick construction and thus saving money, but I wonder how stable it would be in an earth quake. To all who have commented - thanks! It's much appreciated! Enjoy!

Comments (7)

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bmac62

4:30PM | Tue, 19 June 2012

Super. I can tell you there is now international codes for earthquake resistent construction. Pioneering work has been ongoing for years in Japan. The US has caught on some time ago on the west coast. I'll wager my eye teeth that a project of this magnitude in Sweden accounts for seismic activity...even though Sweden is pretty quiet in that regard. Here's a link for Swedish Buiding Codes in English:) Click Here.

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Faemike55

6:01PM | Tue, 19 June 2012

Very cool capture I think Bill said it well

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neiwil

6:32PM | Tue, 19 June 2012

Always loved BIG mobile cranes, but tower cranes!...you wouldn't get me up there for a gold clock. Saw quite a lot of construction in Turkey, they get earthquakes and a lot of the buildings are little more than concrete bunkers.Another interesting view of this on-going project....more !!

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