NEW YORK | 150 Greenwich St. | 977 FT / 297 M | 72 FLOORS

[1Boston]

I like the differences in cladding between 1 and 4 wtc. 1wtc is like a watercolor reflection, but this is like a complete mirror image, especially in The Big Apples photo with the pink clouds.

[NYguy]

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/02/08/a-tower-grows-at-4-world-trade/

A Tower Grows at 4 World Trade

http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-RR669_WTCFeb_H_20120206180827.jpg

Feb 8, 2012

Redevelopment of the World Trade Center site is evident in the Lower Manhattan skyline, mostly with the under-construction One World Trade Center, now more than 90 floors up. But just across the 16-acre site, another tower—4 World Trade Center—is rising just as fast, if not as tall.

The building is slated for completion at the end of 2013, and unlike One World Trade, it’s being constructed by a private developer, Larry Silverstein.

[THE BIG APPLE]

jmeyersforeman (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whats_up_janice/6842907617/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6842907617_8e2beb19d0_b.jpg

[THE BIG APPLE]

ilnycilnyc (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilnycilnyc/6742875579/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

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[SoaringSkylines]

It's absolutely amazing how fast this tower rose. If you go to page 66 (which was a precise year ago from today), you can see what I am talking about. Incredible! :) New York is rising again! :banana:

[NYguy]

http://photos.nydailynews.com/700403604/1054059605/world-trade-center-workers-enjoy-the-parade-re-blue-giants-are-super-bowl-champions

http://f1s1b.olapic.com/data/media/7/7/s/77stxt/world-trade-center-workers-enjoy-the-parade-re-blue-giants-are-super-bowl-champions_normal.jpg

[xnyr]

http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/02/08/a-tower-grows-at-4-world-trade/

A Tower Grows at 4 World Trade

http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-RR669_WTCFeb_H_20120206180827.jpg

Feb 8, 2012

Does anyone know how the exterior lobby wall will be built. I don't see anything that would support the glass.

Right now it looks like it will be an open-air lobby!

[THE BIG APPLE]

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/77331757/original.jpg

^It wont be an open air lobby. It'll look like this.

[THE BIG APPLE]

morrongiello (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morrongiello/6846522671/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6846522671_59058088da_b.jpg

[THE BIG APPLE]

falconn67 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/falconn67/6800000969/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6800000969_b2c4febef0_b.jpg

[colemonkee]

^ epic

[LJS]

^^ wow i'd pay for having that in supadupa resolution :)

[aquablue]

falconn67 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/falconn67/6800000969/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6800000969_b2c4febef0_b.jpg

LaGuardia approach to runway 31 I presume.

[xnyr]

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/77331757/original.jpg

^It wont be an open air lobby. It'll look like this.

I know it won't be open air, but in this simplistic render, it's hard to see what is supporting the glass.

It looks too fragile.

[Otie]

^The glass panels will get supported by a stick-built system of 3"x 12" steel mullions.

[THE BIG APPLE]

I know it won't be open air, but in this simplistic render, it's hard to see what is supporting the glass.

It looks too fragile.

Oh sorry my bad. I thought that you wanted to know if it will be openair. Steel mullions is the correct answer as stated above. Many high lobbies use them, and many buildings in general use them. Although when steel mullions are used they kinda take that cool effect away that the renders show of the glass looking like its floating in air.

Steel Mullion Facade (http://www.archiexpo.com/prod/kawneer/mullion-and-transom-curtain-walls-br-stainless-steel-and-glass-52158-403751.html)

http://img.archiexpo.com/images_ae/photo-m2/mullion-and-transom-curtain-wall-br-stainless-steel-and-glass-403751.jpg

[pico44]

LaGuardia approach to runway 31 I presume.


You presume incorrectly. Approach to Albany?

[hunser]

http://www.lowermanhattan.info/construction/project_updates/world_trade_center_tower_76774.aspx

*The following information was last updated on February 9, 2012.

Steel is now above floor 58
Concrete is being poured above floor 47
Curtain wall installation began in late April 2011 and is now above floor 40
Fireproofing and masonry underway
Below-grade mechanical work underway
Elevator shaft work underway
Two cranes are now active at the site
The tower's substructure reached grade in mid-November 2009

[Davidsam52]

You presume incorrectly. Approach to Albany?

Yeah definitely way too high for approach to LGA, in fact the photo may have been taken with a telephoto cruising at altitude.

[vandelay]

I could swear there's new steel on top of WTC4 right now. Now, time to go Linsane.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

I could swear there's new steel on top of WTC4 right now. Now, time to go Linsane.

Yes there is :)

[Fluffybagel]

What floor is the new steel being erected for 4wtc at? :shrug:

[hunser]

^^ 62nd floor. Gotta be over 800' right now...

[Davidsam52]

YESSS! New steel for T4!!:cheers::banana::cheers::cucumber:

[CarlosV]

thanks to Roadcruiser1 for pointing it out before!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6864938723_c4c5eab1c0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6864938723/)
DSC_5478 copy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6864938723/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

[Roadcruiser1]

thanks to Roadcruiser1 for pointing it out before!!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6864938723_c4c5eab1c0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6864938723/)
DSC_5478 copy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6864938723/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

:tup::tup::tup:

[xnyr]

Oh sorry my bad. I thought that you wanted to know if it will be openair. Steel mullions is the correct answer as stated above. Many high lobbies use them, and many buildings in general use them. Although when steel mullions are used they kinda take that cool effect away that the renders show of the glass looking like its floating in air.

Steel Mullion Facade (http://www.archiexpo.com/prod/kawneer/mullion-and-transom-curtain-walls-br-stainless-steel-and-glass-52158-403751.html)

http://img.archiexpo.com/images_ae/photo-m2/mullion-and-transom-curtain-wall-br-stainless-steel-and-glass-403751.jpg

OK, thanks..

I had envisioned something like the Javits Center, where a space frame supports the glass... This looks a lot better. :tup:

[NewYorkSkyline117]

^^ 62nd floor. Gotta be over 800' right now...

Actually it might be higher because it was at 62 before this steel

[THE BIG APPLE]

Michael Coniaris Photography (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/6867687219_a493e81f4b_m.jpg)

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[THE BIG APPLE]

Mstrsail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yachting/6865264515/)

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[Noll]

Inside 4 World Trade Center - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204136404577207601006484474.html?mod=googlenews_wsj#slide/1

http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-RR665_WTCFeb_HV_20120206180557.jpg

http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-RR669_WTCFeb_H_20120206180827.jpg

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg707/scaled.php?server=707&filename=97107807.jpg&res=medium

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg821/scaled.php?server=821&filename=68181025.jpg&res=medium

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg526/scaled.php?server=526&filename=48652764.jpg&res=medium

[jd3189]

:previous: Awesome. This building should have a skylobby that can be available to visitors to see views as well.

[Chapelo]

:previous: Awesome. This building should have a skylobby that can be available to visitors to see views as well.

Or they could make the setback an outdoor observation deck :tup:

[THE BIG APPLE]

Speak of the devil. We were just talking about Steel Mullion Facades, and the lobby is being enclosed by the Steel Mullions. Time for some lobby facade.

Lobby (http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14881&d=1329327088)

http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14881&d=1329327088

[davidinasia]

Speak of the devil. We were just talking about Steel Mullion Facades, and the lobby is being enclosed by the Steel Mullions. Time for some lobby facade.

Lobby (http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14881&d=1329327088)

http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=14881&d=1329327088

Dude, you rock. I have been wondering for the longest time when they would get to doing this. As they finish off the glass here the view of T4 from the memorial will be very close to its final form.

[NYguy]

Joel Woolhead, taken from wtc.com

http://www.wtc.com/

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/141540553/large.jpg



http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/141540553/original.jpg

[sbarn]

Breaking: NY1 is reporting that there has been a crane accident at Tower 4. Not sure how serious...

EDIT: Sounds like it dropped its load.

[NYC4Life]

Accident at World Trade Center construction site; worker hurt as steel crane cable snaps
Nerves rattled as load of steel falls at least 40 stories

BY ROCCO PARASCANDOLA AND CORKY SIEMASZKO / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:57 AM


http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/worker-hurt-crane-cable-snaps-wtc-work-site-article-1.1023703?localLinksEnabled=false

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1023701.1329409948!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/image.jpghttp://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1023716.1329409333!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_200/image.jpg

Workers at the World Trade Center got a scare Thursday when a cable snapped on a crane that was lifting a load of steel, sending the metal crashing down.

One worker was slightly injured when the steel — which fell as many as 40 stories — landed with a mighty crash on a flatbed truck, police sources said.

The worker refused medical treatment, and the work site was shut down as investigators tried to figure out what happened.

The accident occurred just before 10 a.m. near Building 4, which is located on the southeast corner of the 16-acre site near Church and Cortlandt Sts.

The accident was contained to the work area, and commuters heading to work were never in any danger, sources said.

rparascandola@nydailynews.com



© Copyright 2012 NYDailyNews.com. All rights reserved.

[colemonkee]

Whew! Good thing there was only a minor injury. Steel falling 40 stories to the ground could have much more catastrophic effects. Disaster averted.

[elysium]

Have you guys heard about the steel that fell down today? It apparently crushed a truck and they've stopped work for today:

http://distilleryimage1.instagram.com/e469509e58af11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg

Source. (http://instagr.am/p/HEit9OQaTt/)

[sw5710]

That happened at 4 WTC.

[PZelda]

Yikes!! I hope nobody was hurt. That had to have been pretty scary!

[06hdfxdwg]

Have you guys heard about the steel that fell down today? It apparently crushed a truck and they've stopped work for today:

http://distilleryimage1.instagram.com/e469509e58af11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg

Source. (http://instagr.am/p/HEit9OQaTt/)

Yea i just read that in the Daily Snooze. Funny but i guess it was back in 98 or 99 i was on a job doing the underground plumbing. The Ironworkers had just started setting columns and beams. The ironworkers had climbed to the top of the columns to connect the first beam when the large bolts that hold the columns to the footing snapped sending the column crashing down and into the ditch we were working in but had just stepped out of so we could measure and cut a piece of cast iron pipe.The ironworkers jumped of and were fine,as the floors hadn't been poured yet,so they hit soft dirt. You wanna talk about feeling lucky?? The 5 foot pinch bar we were using to push the ends of the pipe sections was twisted like a pretzel. The column was fine.....had to be re-set with new bolts,but geez i thought alot about how my son could have been orphaned that day. That happened just before lunch.......needless to say,we packed up for the day and went home after that little episode. I'm just glad noone was hurt. Steel can be replaced easier than a guys life.

[NewYorkDominates]

That was at 4WTC which is pretty far form 1WTC,so I think they just stopped work at 4WTC.

[hunser]

That was at 4WTC which is pretty far form 1WTC,so I think they just stopped work at 4WTC.

Nope, 1WTC will likely be affected too. DOB will step in and and do further inspections. It's standard procedure.

[SoaringSkylines]

JUST NOW saw it on CNN... I was going to come tell you guys about it, but looks like the news is already out! LOL!

[THE BIG APPLE]

They better be more careful at 4WTC, because I believe this is the SECOND accident to happen in the last 3 months. If it happens again, I'm sure that means GRAVE implications.

[WorldTradeCenter]

Just thrown this out there-20 tons of steel fell 40 stories off 4 WTC today.

http://http://www.tribecatrib.com/news/2012/february/1214_truck-crushed-but-no-injuries-reported-in-4-wtc-construction-accident.html (http://www.tribecatrib.com/news/2012/february/1214_truck-crushed-but-no-injuries-reported-in-4-wtc-construction-accident.html)

[Roadcruiser1]

Just thrown this out there-20 tons of steel fell 40 stories off 4 WTC today.

http://http://www.tribecatrib.com/news/2012/february/1214_truck-crushed-but-no-injuries-reported-in-4-wtc-construction-accident.html (http://www.tribecatrib.com/news/2012/february/1214_truck-crushed-but-no-injuries-reported-in-4-wtc-construction-accident.html)

Everyone knows...

[WorldTradeCenter]

Everyone knows...

That's great, no one said anything about it so I threw a link out there...jeez..

[CarlosV]

^^^
thanks, I did NOT know..... wow

[Tru Bert]

I just found out that work on tower one will continue this week, tower four won't though it's being inspected after today's accident.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

I just found out that work on tower one will continue this week, tower four won't though it's being inspected after today's accident.

Continue as in what way? Steel? Glass?

[tiarae]

The ironworkers continued working on 1WTC after today's accident at Tower 4...they got rained out shortly after 1pm today. It was a surprise to go online earlier today and read a headline on my homepage about the accident at the WTC site...knowing my husband's on top of 1, it was a relief to see it wasn't near him and that nobody was hurt.

[alan88]

yes, God was watching over the workers at site today, when 48,000 lbs falls and no one is injured.

The crane on Twr 4 involved in accident today has been ordered taken down and will be inspected by NYC DOB/PA as it is disassembled. It is a link belt crane. The cranes on 1 WTC are Favco's

Alan

[StrongIsland]

yes, God was watching over the workers at site today, when 48,000 lbs falls and no one is injured.

The crane on Twr 4 involved in accident today has been ordered taken down and will be inspected by NYC DOB/PA as it is disassembled. It is a link belt crane. The cranes on 1 WTC are Favco's

Alan

Alan, do you know when work will resume on Tower 4?

[IntoTheLens827]

I AM SOOOOOOOO GLAD TO HEAR NO ONE WAS KILLED.

MY VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unXBqwU05aI

[IntoTheLens827]

They better be more careful at 4WTC, because I believe this is the SECOND accident to happen in the last 3 months. If it happens again, I'm sure that means GRAVE implications.

SIGH, we don't need anymore construction Delays. I am just glad no one was killed. UNBELIVEABLE! Right now, I am just hoping for the best that things will work out at the building site.

[SoaringSkylines]

I wish something captured it on film! That would've been REALLY interesting to see that happen!

We really need live cameras pointing at all directions of the WTC site (and access to play back footage) just in case something like this happens again.

[TBone7281]

There was an accident at the WTC site yesterday, steel fell 40 stories off of WTC 4. Just brings back into focus how dangerous this work can be.

Steel Girders Fall at WTC Site (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/giant-steel-girders-collapse-world-trade-center-no-041341339.html)

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ps78YMlwe.BNzXhSWeL8Cg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/thesideshow/WTC.jpg

[Roadcruiser1]

There was an accident at the WTC site yesterday, steel fell 40 stories off of WTC 4. Just brings back into focus how dangerous this work can be.

Steel Girders Fall at WTC Site (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/giant-steel-girders-collapse-world-trade-center-no-041341339.html)

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ps78YMlwe.BNzXhSWeL8Cg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/thesideshow/WTC.jpg

We know...

[Roadcruiser1]

I wish something captured it on film! That would've been REALLY interesting to see that happen!

We really need live cameras pointing at all directions of the WTC site (and access to play back footage) just in case something like this happens again.

A) It's someone not something.

B) Are you crazy? NO we don't want to see that happen again.

[meh_cd]

There was an accident at the WTC site yesterday, steel fell 40 stories off of WTC 4. Just brings back into focus how dangerous this work can be.

Steel Girders Fall at WTC Site (http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/giant-steel-girders-collapse-world-trade-center-no-041341339.html)

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ps78YMlwe.BNzXhSWeL8Cg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/thesideshow/WTC.jpg

Look a few posts above you.

[CarlosV]

Move on Up, Up, Up....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6892649811_b99de318f7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6892649811/)
DSC_5511 copy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6892649811/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

[StrongIsland]

Move on Up, Up, Up....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6892649811_b99de318f7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6892649811/)
DSC_5511 copy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6892649811/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

Wow I'm shocked they've already resumed steel installation...thanks for the pic Carlos!:banana:

[xnyr]

Move on Up, Up, Up....

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6892649811_b99de318f7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6892649811/)
DSC_5511 copy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6892649811/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

Does anyone know which crane has to come down for inspection?

[TBone7281]

We know...

Look a few posts above you.

Strange... I specifically checked when I got on this morning to see if anyone had said anything before posting. Apparently the thread was cached on my work laptop or something because there are a good 2 more pages now than when I looked earlier. My mistake. :koko:

Edit: No wonder I'm so damn confused. My OP was in the 1WTC thread and a mod must have moved it here. I guess I'm subscribed to this thread now too. :haha:

[Roadcruiser1]

Does anyone know which crane has to come down for inspection?

I am assuming the crane on the side of the building since I don't see it anymore.

[Davidsam52]

I am assuming the crane on the side of the building since I don't see it anymore.

That crane was already removed some time ago; it had nothing to do with yersterday's accident. But I'm confused. Both tower cranes on 4WTC look completely intact. In fact there is one picture floating around that suggests it wasn't the crane's fault at all, but the bundle cable holding the girder package together is what came undone and caused the mishap. Can anyone shed some light on this??:shrug:

[BStyles]

The cable snapped. Exterior crane atop setback is using its secondary line at the moment, judging from Carlos's photo.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

How tall is it now anyone know??

[scalziand]

62+

http://www.modernsteel.com/images/masthead.jpg

Steel Shots: Touring 4 World Trade Center
Posted by Tasha Weiss on February 17, 2012 at 1:17 PM.

http://www.modernsteel.com/SteelInTheNews/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wtc4-44view11_500.jpg
The 44th level of 4 WTC features a belt truss system that transitions the structure from a parallelogram to a trapezoid. Photo: Jacinda Collins


Steel erection is now complete up to the 62nd floor of 4 World Trade Center, planned to be the fourth tallest skyscraper envisioned for the WTC site. Back in December, DCM Erectors provided AISC Regional Engineer Jacinda Collins with a tour of one of the newest additions to the New York City skyline. These are some of her observations:

“4 WTC is the smallest of the skyscrapers at the WTC site,[Looks like someone forgot about 7 WTC] however, it contains a number of unique features. It has a concrete core and utilizes steel and composite outriggers, as well as belt trusses, at the mechanical floors of the structure. The column-free spans from the core to the perimeter are approximately 45 ft with web openings for mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP).

The 44th story is the belt truss level and has a lot going on including a lot of welding.

4 WTC also has a number of super columns and is designed to resist blast and progressive collapse. For erection, DCM created steel platforms for the ironworkers to work at higher levels. The 3-5 story platforms allow the working level to rise with the columns and not the decking.”

http://www.modernsteel.com/SteelInTheNews/?p=1619

[SoaringSkylines]

A) It's someone not something.

B) Are you crazy? NO we don't want to see that happen again.


A. Are you implying that only humans capture things on camera? I was referring to someTHINGS such as security cameras and other things in that matter.

B. Yes, I am crazy. It would be awesome to see that.

[Guiltyspark]

A. Are you implying that only humans capture things on camera? I was referring to someTHINGS such as security cameras and other things in that matter.

B. Yes, I am crazy. It would be awesome to see that.

No normal person wants to see a potentially fatal accident because it would be "awesome".

[THE BIG APPLE]

^ Well he did say he was crazy. Maybe it would be awesome to have cameras facing the WTC site from every direction.

[Ghost]

No normal person wants to see a potentially fatal accident because it would be "awesome".
So are you saying all people who watch documentaries and videos about fatal accidents are crazy? It's just interesting! Hell yes I would wanna see this accident on video, especially since no one was hurt.

[CarlosV]

notice crane on right has no "arm"...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6897384013_1cccdc8a24_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6897384013/)
DSC_5532 copy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6897384013/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

[Otie]

Thanks for the update, Carlos! Boom is down, they're going to disassemble the entire tower crane

[meh_cd]

Strange... I specifically checked when I got on this morning to see if anyone had said anything before posting. Apparently the thread was cached on my work laptop or something because there are a good 2 more pages now than when I looked earlier. My mistake. :koko:

Edit: No wonder I'm so damn confused. My OP was in the 1WTC thread and a mod must have moved it here. I guess I'm subscribed to this thread now too. :haha:

I thought I had seen that post before! No wonder it seemed so out of place, it wasn't even you fault. No worries.

[Davidsam52]

Thanks for the update, Carlos! Boom is down, they're going to disassemble the entire tower crane

And this is the newer crane that was just recently erected. The second original tower crane was dismantled, NOT moved to the roof.:slob:

[THE BIG APPLE]

Nexis4Jersey (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6897266321_a09b8302e5_b.jpg)

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[CarlosV]

Another one bites the dust!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6903206959_f6083b0aa6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6903206959/)
DSC_5540 copy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceva321/6903206959/) by Ceva321 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ceva321/), on Flickr

[IntoTheLens827]

Another one bites the dust!

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[Davidsam52]

Piece Of Crap Crane! :hell: I had a feeling it was that crane that snaped the cable a few days ago. :( I had & still have a very funny feeling about these "other & smaller" cranes. :yuck: They should of kept the other crane & moved it to the roof. I bet we have another BIG DELAY in NEW WTC Construction now. :slob:

Why didn't they just do that, I mean the damn thing was already up there!:koko::koko:

[Otie]

The reconfigured core couldn't acomodate the western crane, plus since the floorplate gets considerably smaller above the setback, there wasn't really a need to have two cranes for steel erection.
The newer one that's now being replaced was being used by the concrete contractor.

[IntoTheLens827]

Ahhhhh.

[IntoTheLens827]

The reconfigured core couldn't acomodate the western crane, plus since the floorplate gets considerably smaller above the setback, there wasn't really a need to have two cranes for steel erection.
The newer one that's now being replaced was being used by the concrete contractor. Ok, that's what I kinda figured. But why was the concrete contractor lifting steel that day when the cable snaped? I am guessing crane operators have alot of different dutys & have prioritys over some other stuff that needs to get done first. I am really hoping the new Crane that they put up there is alot better, stronger, & that this kind of accident doesn't happen again.

[NYguy]

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[Dac150]

Love the vertical comparison shots with OLP - both buildings are massive.

[vandelay]

Damn, this skyscraper looks serene with all that glass up. That picture makes it easy to imagine what it would be like with the original matte silver facade. Luminous.

[uakoops]

Question about the cranes:

Originally there were 2 Favcos on the top and a Linkbelt on the side. Then they removed one of the Favcos, and the slider, and put a Linkbelt on top. That is the one that had the accident.

Was that the same crane that was originally on the slider, or did they take that one away and this was a new one?

[Otie]

The sliding crane was removed after they got 4th crane, I think 4th used to operate at Tower Two, not sure.

[aquablue]

3 WTC better get built to blot out that horrendously ugly brown POS. :yuck:

[THE BIG APPLE]

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[NewYorkSkyline117]

What height are we at?

[THE BIG APPLE]

Lowermanhattan.info (http://www.lowermanhattan.info/construction/project_updates/world_trade_center_tower_76774.aspx)

*The following information was last updated on February 17, 2012.

-Steel is now above floor 62
-Concrete is being poured above floor 47
-Curtain wall installation began in late April 2011 and is now above floor 43
-Fireproofing and masonry underway
-Below-grade mechanical work underway
-Elevator shaft work underway
-Two cranes are now active at the site
-The tower's substructure reached grade in mid-November 2009

We should be around 870-900 feet above ground.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

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*The following information was last updated on February 17, 2012.



We should be around 870-900 feet above ground.

Alright thanks..so it's higher than the Woolworth?

[Otie]

The core columns reach floor 54 (El. 1,110'-2" above datum) or about 798' above Greenwich Street (add +4' for column splices)

[THE BIG APPLE]

Alright thanks..so it's higher than the Woolworth?

Yeah definitely higher than Woolworth. Actually a few months ago it surpassed the beauty.