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Originally Posted by Ontario1
I have always wondered whether new buildings, especially tall ones, in Vancouver are being built to higher standards to account for the expected big quake.....or are they just taking a chance because it's cheaper?
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Yes, they are being built to higher standards. There is nothing cheap about the structural engineering that has gone into the Vancouver House design. To say it is substantial would be an understatement. From the massive transfer slab at the bottom to the huge and thick spine and load bearing walls, the building is solid and strong and as ready as any building can be for a big quake. If anything, it's been overbuilt and I think it would probably be one of the more desirable buildings to be in when a quake hits.
Here's a link to the
structural analysis (scroll down a bit when you get to the page):
http://rezoning.vancouver.ca/applications/1412-1460howe/documents/structural_rev2.pdf
^^^ Everything you need to know is in there.
Have you ever seen a street performer who sets himself up to look like he's floating in air? Check this out:
https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-is-it-possible-that-this-street-performer-can-float-1627390526
The support is cleverly hidden and a great illusion is achieved. Like Vancouver House.
Here are some pics of the construction that we've been closely following for years. You can see the massive transfer slab, thick spine and load bearing walls.
Dec.29 '15, my pic
March 8 '16, my pic
March 19 '16, my pics
Jan.11 '17, my pic
March 4 '17, my pic
Aug.26 '17, my pic
Sept.25 '17, my pic
Dec.12 '17, my pic
Jan.29 '18, my pic
Feb.5 '18, my pic
Feb.5 '18, my pic
Feb.19 '18, my pic
Feb.26 '18, my pic
Feb.26 '18, my pic
May 14 '18, my pic
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Great video clip. I hope you can do another one like this after the building is done.
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