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Practically, the whole building is built around the cylinder shape.
There is a Burj Dubai paper model, but there is no tutorial to it. *see the related link
Steel, concrete, and glass were used in the construction of the Burj Khalifa due to their strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Steel provides the structural framework needed to support the skyscraper's height, while high-strength concrete offers stability and resistance to compression. The extensive use of glass enhances the building's modern appearance and allows for natural light, creating a visually striking façade. Together, these materials enable the Burj Khalifa to withstand environmental stresses such as wind and seismic activity.
Burj Khalifa has been designed to be the centrepiece of a large-scale, mixed-use development that will include 30,000 homes, nine hotels such as The Address Downtown Dubai, 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of parkland, at least 19 residential towers, the Dubai Mall, and the 12-hectare (30-acre) man-made Burj Khalifa Lake.
During the construction and maintenance of the Burj Khalifa, some of the plumbing challenges faced include the need for high-pressure water supply to reach the upper floors, ensuring proper drainage and sewage systems, and maintaining water temperature control in such a tall building. Additionally, the complexity of the building's design and the sheer height of the structure can make plumbing installations and repairs more difficult and time-consuming.
The Burj Khalifa's earthquake-resistant design incorporates a reinforced concrete core, which provides structural stability and strength. Its unique Y-shaped floor plan helps distribute wind and seismic forces evenly, while the building's deep foundations are anchored in bedrock to enhance stability. Additionally, the use of advanced materials and engineering techniques ensures that the structure can withstand significant lateral forces during seismic events.
If you stretch The Great Wall of China to make it straight, it is longer than the USA. If you leave it like it is now, it isn't longer.
The idea for the Burj Khalifa was conceived by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. The project was part of a larger strategy to diversify Dubai's economy and establish it as a global city and tourism hub. The design was developed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, with Adrian Smith as the lead designer. The building officially opened in 2010 and has since become an iconic symbol of Dubai.
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Wiz Khalifa has a song with the same tune as Turn My Swag on, called Wassup
That doesnt make sense the Burj Dubai IS in Dubai.(He may mean: What is the distance between Downtown Dubai (or Dubai City Center, the British call, what the Americans call Downtowns, City Centers) and Burj Dubai?If so, about one mile.)