Back to Search Start Over

A Tale of Two Towers.

Authors :
Canale, Tony D.
Kaufman, James L.
Tamaro, George J.
Brazil, Aine M.
Gottlieb, Eli
Source :
Civil Engineering (0885-7024). Jun2004, Vol. 74 Issue 6, p38-79. 13p. 3 Color Photographs, 5 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Discusses the challenges encountered by engineers in developing the foundations and structural systems for the towers at Times Square in New York City. Subsurface investigation implemented at the site; Action taken by the engineers to avoid damaging the interior space of the New Amsterdam Theater; Comparison between the 5 Times Square and 7 Times Square structures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08857024
Volume :
74
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Civil Engineering (0885-7024)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13400475