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Solving Structural Puzzles: The Life of an Architectural Structural Specialist

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While engineers have dreamt up the world’s most innovative building designs, without specialist to implement them, we’d never have the impressive skylines and breathtaking cityscapes we admire. Samsung C&T has helped shape some of those skylines with buildings like Taipei 101, the Burj Khalifa, and the Petronas Towers. But taking those buildings from blueprint to …

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Standing Tall: The Story Behind Skyscraper Foundations

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Staring up from the foot of mega-tall skyscrapers like the Burj Khalifa, the buildings seem like an impossible feat. Stretching to the clouds, millions of tourists flock to the observatories of landmark buildings every year to take in the stunning views. But while snapping selfies in the sky, most people are unaware that the beautiful …

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Finding the Perfect New Year’s Eve Countdown

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As 2017 inches towards its finale, one question will certainly crop up in conversations with friends, family and loved ones: where’s the best New Year’s Eve countdown? In just a few days, hundreds and thousands of people will gather around the world’s most remarkable buildings and landmarks to make the most of 2017’s final moments …

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Strong and Steady: Building Quake-resistant Structures

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The tall buildings that we see towering over the skyline of many major cities are built to withstand vertical loads generated from the many floors of furniture, equipment, and people inside. That’s typically the primary concern when building such structures. You think less about resilience against horizontal forces – unless you’re worried about earthquakes. Temblors …

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