NEW YORK | One World Trade Center | 1,776' Pinnacle / 1,373' Roof | 108 FLOORS - Page 1472

architect1 · #**29421** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 9:00 PM**

Almost there Ive been waiting for the the compleation of the exterior.

forj · #**29422** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 9:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by TechTalkGuy

Now I can finally understand the purpose of that temporary structure surrounding the antenna spire.

That's how the construction workers properly align the sections together to secure them in place!

I wonder just how high that structure will grow.
I'm sure the winds affect the construction itself.

i cant imagine that structure could rise all the way to the height of the completed spire.. and i dont think it will rise any further than this. i think they have temporary platforms built onto some of the section where workers would be able to do the work of securing bolts and alignment etc

PMadFlyer · #**29423** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 10:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by forj

i cant imagine that structure could rise all the way to the height of the completed spire.. and i dont think it will rise any further than this. i think they have temporary platforms built onto some of the section where workers would be able to do the work of securing bolts and alignment etc

This is as tall as the temporary platform will get. However, the white crane will be fitted with a climber cage or all together replaced with a crane equipped with one. I think the logical time to do it will be after the pieces on site are all installed. While I'm logged on. I'll check the facts for High intensity rotating beacons via the FAA website.
AC 150/5345-12
L-802A Beacon
On page 5 of the last link it says "The L-802A rotating beacon is
designed to enable pilots to locate the airport from a range up to 80 miles
(49.68 km) and is manufactured to specification AC 150/5345-12C." I looked up the cost of the LED fixtures mentioned. among all the results, the price is about $1200-$1900. But only the best for us.

marshall · #**29424** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 10:14 PM**

The corners on the base that they are squaring off, are they using anything to fill those spaces in? Concrete, steel? Or are they just going to clad over the squared corners and leave the inside open between the cladding and the existing concrete base of the tower?

AlphaCentauri · #**29425** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 11:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by marshall

The corners on the base that they are squaring off, are they using anything to fill those spaces in? Concrete, steel? Or are they just going to clad over the squared corners and leave the inside open between the cladding and the existing concrete base of the tower?

The space will remain hollow.

It looks a bit cloudy from the webcams...

NYguy · #**29426** Posted **Feb 5, 2013, 11:37 PM**

Sarah La Pene

Lydia2222

mheadroom · #**29427** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 5:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Otie

That's the whole thing! The module includes the perforated plate, the stainless steel slats and the 3 layered fin.

And the LEDs?

NYguy · #**29428** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 2:19 PM**

Rex Maximilian

Angelus359

whirlwindlove

pnapp1 · #**29429** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 2:26 PM**

I think the fourth section of the mast was installed this morning. Calling Carlos for a pic!

NewYorkDominates · #**29430** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 2:36 PM**

^ It also looks like their also heading for piece #5 fom the looks of it.

Yes,Carlos? Where are you when we need you?

hunser · #**29431** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 3:21 PM**

One World Trade Center (aka Freedom Tower) von pmarella auf Flickr

Manhattan Skyline (NYC) von Cédric Mayence Photography auf Flickr

Bit old but very Gotham...

New York Skyline von simonGman auf Flickr

StrongIsland · #**29432** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 4:43 PM**

Next piece (#5) going up per webcams!!

MrSlippery519 · #**29433** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 6:18 PM**

Wow this is great, suddenly everything is moving quick. Glass, spire and base cladding all well underway.

It's amazing how much more dominating the tower looks as the glass rises.

AlphaCentauri · #**29434** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 6:58 PM**

From pics on SSC it looks like one of the transition sections for the spire is going up.

laser110 · #**29435** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 7:44 PM**

Which webcam are you guys viewing? I checked the EarthCam link I have and it says image not available to the public? Is there something I need to do to view this?

Scott

NewYorkDominates · #**29436** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 8:37 PM**

The sixth piece can be seen from this photo.

Michael C. Dunne

http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelcdunne/

pnapp1 · #**29437** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 8:52 PM**

Image via KPI TV CAM: http://www.video-monitoring.com/cons...itv/silver.htm

Kevin Scott Koepke · #**29438** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 8:54 PM**

Lower Manhattan; 2/6/2013 by kevin scott koepke photography, on Flickr

CarlosV · #**29439** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 9:41 PM**

The tower has been obscured by heavy fog/snow for the last couple of days.....you can see what looks like a fat lighthouse of the spire waiting to be placed on her place

1 WTC 02062013 by Ceva321, on Flickr

-Filipe- · #**29440** Posted **Feb 6, 2013, 9:51 PM**

when that last piece is installed looks like it will be taller then the temporary structure