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it is said that the john Hancock can sway up to five feet... people who work at the top often can be heard complaining of motion sickness on a windy day !
it is said that the john Hancock can sway up to five feet... people who work at the top often can be heard complaining of motion sickness on a windy day !
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Angelina's name in gone in 60 seconds?
Sara 'Sway' Wayland
How tall is sway from MTV?
6"2
What are the release dates for Now with Bill Moyers - 2002 Sway the Course?
Now with Bill Moyers - 2002 Sway the Course was released on: USA: 3 November 2006
What is the slow song at the end of American pie?
"sway" by Bic Runga
What was a purpose of propaganda?
To sway people's opinion of something, usually a political party or system.
What is the effect of counterweights on a buildings integrity?
to keep the building in place or to balance it out so it doesent sway as much
Name two important things John Hancock did?
1.He was elected president of the second continental congress and helped sway other delegates votes toward independance. 2.He was also a leader of the Boston Chapter of the Sons of Liberty. He helped to fund them them with his inherited fortune. <(-_-)>
Why is swaying with the wind bette than completely resisting it?
a. Sway helps to minimize wind damage. b. Sway makes the building stronger by compressing the weight into the ground. c. Sway is not better than resisting wind.
How much does a skyscraper sway at the top floor?
Depends on how tall it is. The Ex WTC building about 3 feet (91 cm) in each direction. The recently highest building in the world of Burj Khalifa about 5.5 feel (167cm).
Why does the golden gate bridge sway?
The Golden Gate needs to sway so that it does snap. Think of the idea of rigid flexibility in the construction of bridges, skyscrapers and even the St. Louis Arch. The Arch can sway 18 inches in high winds. If you were to go up into the John Hancock building in Chicago and went in the restroom on the upper floors look in the toilets and you will see the water moving. For a structure to stand there does need to be a rigid structure but built in the structure a small degree of flexibility. There needs to be a little give to absorb some of the energy or it will snap. Look in nature and you will see trees that have the ability to flex with the force of the winds. The key again is the internal structure, foundation and a degree of flexibility.
Does the golden gate bridge sway?
The Golden Gate needs to sway so that it does snap. Think of the idea of rigid flexibility in the construction of bridges, skyscrapers and even the St. Louis Arch. The Arch can sway 18 inches in high winds. If you were to go up into the John Hancock building in Chicago and went in the restroom on the upper floors look in the toilets and you will see the water moving. For a structure to stand there does need to be a rigid structure but built in the structure a small degree of flexibility. There needs to be a little give to absorb some of the energy or it will snap. Look in nature and you will see trees that have the ability to flex with the force of the winds. The key again is the internal structure, foundation and a degree of flexibility.
How often does the peachtree plaza building in sway?
Usually Everyday. During atlanta's winds, small earthquakes, and storms, it will sway. Usually no more than 1 foot. But in 2008, the building swayed more than 2 feet in a tornado
How much does the Statue of liberty sway in the wind?
Winds of 50 MPH will cause it to sway up to 3 inches.
Any building that wish to survive a substantial earthquake should be able to do this?
Any building that wish to survive a substantial earthquake should be able to sway. Most buildings in Japan are constructed with isolation bearings, that allow the buildings to sway from side to side during an earthquake.
Why don't tall building sway in the wind?
They do. They also have sytems and reinforcements to minimize swaying in high winds.
Does the peachtree plaza building sway?
Yes, the Peachtree Plaza building, like many tall structures, is designed to sway slightly in response to wind and seismic activity. This swaying is a normal part of a building's engineering, allowing it to absorb and dissipate forces without sustaining damage. The building's design includes features that help manage this movement to ensure safety and comfort for occupants.
How much does the CN Tower sway in the wind?
it sways
