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Buildings
A building is a permanent construction or structure that is built for human habitation. It may be for housing, commerce, industry, education, or other purpose. Questions pertaining to the history and construction of structures which house people at work or home are found in this category.
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What are some of the precautions taken to minimize the risk of constructing a skyscraper?
Hook something on to the building and hook something on you so you don't fall
10 facts about the twin towers?
Well over 3000 people were deceased. They were the biggest towers for two years. There was over 5000 workers that worked there.
The first skyscraper was built in what city?
The "Home Insurance Building" in Chicago was a ten-story edifice constructed in 1885, and is considered to have been the first skyscraper.
How many Bengals are in the hall of fame?
As of the 2008 season, seven men who spent the majority of their careers with the Bills are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame: O.J. Simpson, Joe Delamielleure, Marv Levy, Thurman Thomas, James Lofton, Billy Shaw, and Jim Kelly.
Will alex rodriquez go to the hall of fame?
Yes just like all the coke heads and guys that used greenies did. It will just take a while. ESPN will lay off the steroid issue when the new drug scandal emerges and players like A-Rod will get in. Best comparison would be Fergie Jenkins. I realize 9/10 users on here are not old enough to remember the drug scandals of the 80s and early 90s but guys did get in it just took time for people to forget. Nothing has changed. I am sure I will get 10 thumbs down for talking about Fergie Jenkins I always do.
When was Poughkeepsie Meeting House - Montgomery Street - created?
Poughkeepsie City Hall was created in 1831.
What keeps steel together in a building?
Me personally no, but steel is used to construct the frame for buildings
Metal-Lite, Inc. in Crossville, TN manufactures the patented steel track to use in building commercial and residential buildings.
What is the Sky Tower used for?
A skyscraper is used to save space and for commercial uses. A skyscraper serves as places for houses, shops and business work. A skyscraper is used to save space as in it is high instead of broad saving land space and using sky space.
What is the tallest building in South Dakota?
The tallest building in South Dakota is the clock tower at SDSU in Brookings, SD
Why do skyscrapers keep lights on at night?
It is to maintain the grandeur of the building and also to light it up mainly.
What were the Twin Towers made of?
All tall buildings are built on steel frames. Steel is the only material strong and light enough to support the weight of the building. The frame serves the same purpose in a building that your skeleton serves in your body. Imagine what would happen to your body if you had no skeleton; you could not stand erect.
What is the tallest building in South Carolina?
Here are the top 10
1. Bank of America Corporate Center, Charlotte (871 ft.)
2. Duke Energy, Charlotte (786 ft.)
3. Vue, Charlotte (677 ft.)
4. Hearst Tower, Charlotte (659 ft.)
5. One Wells Fargo, Charlotte (588 ft.)
6. RBC, Raleigh (530 ft.)
7. Bank of America Plaza, Charlotte (503 ft.)
8. One Bank of America, Charlotte (484 ft.)
9. 121 West Trade, Charlotte (462 ft.)
10. 100 North Main Street (Wachovia Center), Winston Salem (460 ft.)
Why is a building called a building when its not even building?
Lighter side: Further back in history, what we now call "buildings" were indeed called "builts". Builders were satisfied with this title and thought it only made sense until they realized it was causing too much confusion amongst civilians. For example, when people called their parents about their trips to New York, the puzzlement was endless.
"Hey, mom. It's me. I can't believe I'm actually glancing at the Empire State Built."
"The Empire State Built what?"
"The Empire State Built..."
"Built what? Built house? Built bridge?"
"No, the Built!"
"Built what!?"
After dealing with years of families breaking up because of simple misunderstandings, the term for "builts" was finally officially changed to "buildings" instead. As it turned out, the word buildings left people less inclined to asking about the buildings themselves since they thought by it not yet being finished and still in the "building" process, whoever they asked might not have a clue to what was being built.
