Taking precast concrete to the limit

Kaare K.B Dahl discusses the Bella Sky Hotel in Denmark, an elegant landmark building that exceeds the limits of how far a structure should lean.

Technical Lecture Series 2019

Vertical load bearing precast walls, hollow core slabs, and precast beams and columns make up the two 23-storey towers of the hotel.

Taking precast concrete to the limit

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Video
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01:20:54
Publisher:
IStructE

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Concrete Concrete - precast Case Study Technical Lecture Series Multi-storey - tall structure Video

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