1. ENGINEERING.
- Author
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Ashcraft, Brian, Carey, Bjorn, Mika, Eric, and Stemp-Morlock, Graeme
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ENGINEERING , *WINDS & architecture , *EFFECT of earthquakes on bridges , *ARCHES ,GOLDEN Gate Bridge (San Francisco, Calif.) ,WEMBLEY Stadium (London, England) - Abstract
The article discusses innovations in engineering. The Chicago Spire building, which uses a circular design to prevent swaying due to wind gusts, will be the tallest residential building in the world. Contractors added metal plates and modified connecting structures on the Golden Gate Bridge to make the bridge earthquake-proof. The design for Wembley Stadium in London, England uses an arch to support the roof, eliminating the need for support pylons.
- Published
- 2007