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The first skyscraper is claimed to be a building in Chicago [Chicago locals please correct!] and the definition in modern terms, is a tall building with a structural steel frame. This definition excludes such as Cleopatra's Column and the Washington Monument, for these are not occupied buildings in the usual sense. Though the Monument has a steel frame.
In Dunedin, NZ, there is a skyscraper, by the above definition, but only about 8 stories high. Using just masonry, which they used to do prior to steel framing, the walls soon become so thick that they provide only a small amount of floor space.
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Give a little description of various types of conflicts?
what are types of conflict?
What types of garments does the company Undergear sell?
Undergear sells garments targeted at men. They sell all forms of clothing, including several types of underwear and swimwear, all types of tops and bottoms, and also sell various accessories such as belts and sunglasses.
What is a share describe the various types of shares that can be issued by a company?
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What are the types of ATM Machine?
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What is the explanation for the various types of international business?
ImportsExportsForeign Direct Investment (FDI)LicensingFranchisingJoint VentureManufacturing in Foreign Country :Management ContractsConsultancy ServicesStrategic PartnershipsMergersCounter Trades
What types of metal do they use for skyscrapers?
Steel
What kind of information can be found on the Skyscraper Page website?
The Skyscraper page gives you diagrams and drawings of various skyscrapers around the world. It is interesting to compare how various skyscrapers stack up to others around the world.
How many skyscrapers does Portland Oregon have?
It has 22 skyscrapers
What is the collective noun for skyscrapers?
There is no standard collective noun for skyscrapers, in which case a noun that suits the situation can function as a collective noun; for example, a landscape of skyscrapers, a cluster of skyscrapers, a glitter of skyscrapers, etc.
Why doesn't Europe prioritize the construction of skyscrapers in its cities?
Europe does not prioritize the construction of skyscrapers in its cities due to various reasons such as historical preservation, urban planning regulations, and concerns about maintaining the aesthetic appeal and character of the cityscape.
How many skyscrapers are in San Francisco?
39 Skyscrapers.
What are 3 skyscrapers in Philadelphia?
3 skyscrapers in philadelphia
How are Chicago skyscrapers attached to the Deep Tunnel Project?
skyscrapers
What 2 inventions made skyscrapers possible?
elevators and skyscrapers
How many syllables in the word skyscrapers?
Skyscrapers has three syllables.
When was Stalexport Skyscrapers created?
Stalexport Skyscrapers was created in 1981.
How do you use the word skyscrapers in a sentence?
" Skyscrapers make a shadow is you are under one".
