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List of Megastructures

Articles on Structural & Constructional details of Megastructures

Itaipu Dam

Itaipu Dam
Itaipu Dam
Itaipu dam is the world’s most powerful dam built in Brazil in 1984. In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers selected the Itaipu Dam as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Read More about the Itaipu Dam

Palm Island Dubai - Megastructure

Palm Jumeirah Beach
Palm Jumeirah Beach
An enormous project is underway in the Arabian Gulf that will change the face of the coastline. It is so vast that it can be seen from space. Palm Jumeirah, one of the most audacious engineering projects the world has ever seen, is an artificial island in the shape of a massive palm tree. A breathtaking megastructure and an ambitious engineering feat, Palm Jumeirah is part of an even bigger plan to transform Dubai into one of the world's premiere tourist destinations. But with only a few years to create this paradise island, it's a race against time. Besides the construction of the island, there is also the challenge of building a small city, including 4,500 luxury houses and apartments, 29 hotels, miles of roads, and all the utilities required by the thousands of people who will be living on and using this island including water, electricity, gas and sewage. The project is due for completion in 2008 - are they on course to meet their deadline? And what other megastructures has the Sheikh planned for Dubai? Continue to Read More Palm Island Dubai - Megastructure

Golden Gate Bridge History & info

Charm at Night
Charm at Night
The Golden Gate Bridge was named for the entrance to the San Francisco Bay. Army Captain John C. Fremont named the strait “Chrysopylae” or Golden Gate in 1846. Building a Bridge across this strait was a feat of modern engineering. People from around the world come to see its legendary beauty. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of my favorite places to take pictures. The dynamic location makes each day new. For years, the Golden Gate Bridge held the title as the longest suspension bridge in the world. Read More about Golden Gate Bridge History & info

Hong Kong International Airport

Amazing airport
Amazing airport
Hong Kong is one of the wealthiest cities in the world. Previously, it had an airport named Kai Tak. But that was in the middle of the city, endangering human life and property. It had only one run way and the congestion was a lot rather increasing day by day. The airplanes had to fly past the apartments and the tall buildings, very nearly and risk of accident was very high. A new airport was needed, but there was no land available even up to 16 km radially, from the previous airport. Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, because it was built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport. Civil Engineering Marvel Hong Kong International Airport

Hoover Dam, Facts, Statistics and Project Construction

The Hoover
The Hoover
Hoover dam is America's most famous landmark, completed in 1935. It was the most colossal structure in the world at that time. This great American icon was to be the largest and heaviest dam, producing the largest amount of Hydro electric power in the world. 21000 men took part in its construction and of them 112 laid their lives to complete this megastructure. Though its not the superior dam today but still most famous, iconic and greatest dam ever built. Situated in Mojave desert, 30 Km south-east of Las Vegas. Built on Colorado River at Black Canyon, the construction site was extremely difficult. The risks involved were huge and the consequences could have been catastrophic, if the dam failed.

Hoover Dam is 221m high, 201 meters thick and 3.4 million cubic meters of concrete has been used in it. Read More about the Hoover Dam, Facts, Statistics and Project Construction

Design, Construction and Structural Deatils of Burj Dubai - Khalifa Tower

Burj AL Dubai standing Tall
Burj AL Dubai standing Tall
The goal of the Burj Dubai Tower is not simply to be the world's highest building: it's to embody the world's highest aspirations. The superstructure is currently under construction and as of fall 2007 has reached over 150 stories. The final height of the building is a "well-guarded secret". The height of the multi-use skyscraper will "comfortably" exceed the current record holder, the 509 meter (1671 ft) tall Taipei 101. The 280,000 m2 (3,000,000 ft2) reinforced concrete multi-use Continue to Read More Design, Construction and Structural Deatils of Burj Dubai

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