High-Performance Concrete Construction-High-Strength, High-Performance Iconic Supertall Towers Trump Tower, Chicago, USA; Cayan Tower, Dubai, UAE; Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE (Recorded presentation)

High-Strength, High-Performance Iconic Supertall Towers Trump Tower, Chicago, USA; Cayan Tower, Dubai, UAE; Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE (Recorded presentation)

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The speaker discusses three architectural projects emphasizing their material characteristics: Trump Tower in Chicago and two projects in Dubai—Cayenne Tower and Burj Khalifa. Each project utilized cast-in-place reinforced concrete, focusing on high strength and performance to manage structural challenges and maximize space. Trump Tower, a mixed-use building, utilized advanced concrete to handle load and stiffness needs, with notable usage of self-consolidating concrete for dense reinforcement areas. Cayenne Tower, known for its twisting design, demanded unique structural solutions to accommodate its geometry, including self-consolidating concrete for ease in high-rebar zones. The Burj Khalifa, standing out for its height and entirely concrete structure, required innovations in concrete pumping and temperature management during curing to ensure durability. Overall, the speaker highlights the necessity of high-performance concrete for tall towers, ensuring structural integrity, occupant comfort, and construction feasibility.

Keywords

high-performance concrete

Trump Tower

Burj Khalifa

Cayenne Tower

structural challenges

self-consolidating concrete