PHILADELPHIA | W Hotel & Element by Westin | 617 FT | 51 FLOORS - Page 81

mmikeyphilly · #**1601** Posted **Jun 1, 2016, 3:56 PM**

[This is my last W picture for a few weeks. Going to go celebrate an anniversary milestone with the better half.[/QUOTE]

Congratulations! BUT>>>>>>Aren't you afraid of missing the "topping out"?

(just kidding....duh, of course!)

Have fun! Thanks for all of the photos! (You'll be missed

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summersm343 · #**1602** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 2:15 PM**

Update from Building Philly

https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly/

1487 · #**1603** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 2:46 PM**

so the thick mat will be poured on this thin concrete layer?

Philly Fan · #**1604** Posted **Jun 3, 2016, 3:16 PM**

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so the thick mat will be poured on this thin concrete layer?

Yep, after they've constructed a thick matrix of interconnected steel rebar, over which they'll pour the concrete. Here are some photos from the 1213 Walnut thread (from thisisforreal, Building Philly, and ConstructStudent), showing the construction of the mat foundation there:

Thoroughbred · #**1605** Posted **Jun 4, 2016, 12:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

so the thick mat will be poured on this thin concrete layer?

The thin layer is called a "mud slab"...poured to create a working surface for the rod-setters...it has no structural value...

1487 · #**1606** Posted **Jun 6, 2016, 12:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Thoroughbred

The thin layer is called a "mud slab"...poured to create a working surface for the rod-setters...it has no structural value...

got it.

summersm343 · #**1607** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 5:20 AM**

Update from Building Philly

https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly

1487 · #**1608** Posted **Jun 8, 2016, 12:21 PM**

I saw the flatbed with rebar waiting to pull in yesterday on 15th street.

Urbanthusiat · #**1609** Posted **Jun 14, 2016, 4:56 PM**

I wonder if the cost overruns from the digging had anything to do with this.... http://www.phillymag.com/citified/20...brook-lenfest/

jsbrook · #**1610** Posted **Jun 14, 2016, 5:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbanthusiat

I wonder if the cost overruns from the digging had anything to do with this.... http://www.phillymag.com/citified/20...brook-lenfest/

Hmm...I would assume this is something he's raised with the hotel brands and they've agreed to it. At least I hope so and that it's not a point of contention that could compromise the build or their commitment to be tenants.

thisisforreal · #**1611** Posted **Jun 15, 2016, 1:26 PM**

June 1st:

June 15th:

In other news, not trying to start a city vs city conversation, but Vancouver is gorgeous. In aggregate, the skyline is great, and some of their buildings are special, but many look right at home here in Philly, especially when viewed up close. That surprised me some, given how much Asian money is being injected into the Vancouver real estate.

I guess what I'm trying to say is we are quite the negadelphians. Our aggregate is also awesome, we've got some gems in the mix, and they won't all be works of art.

And if anyone knows what this one is, let me know so I can go post it in the appropriate construction thread in the Vancouver part of the forums.

City Wide · #**1612** Posted **Jun 15, 2016, 10:03 PM**

I guess what I'm trying to say is we are quite the negadelphians. Our aggregate is also awesome, we've got some gems in the mix, and they won't all be works of art.

And if anyone knows what this one is, let me know so I can go post it in the appropriate construction thread in the Vancouver part of the forums.[/QUOTE]

Welcome back.

Its about time!

Philly-Drew · #**1613** Posted **Jun 15, 2016, 10:45 PM**

Welcome back thisisforreal! Sounds like you had a good time, and were able get some good photo opportunities! I have no idea what that building is though.

summersm343 · #**1614** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 6:51 AM**

6/15/16

1487 · #**1615** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 12:52 PM**

Anyone know what that large depressed area is for?

MetaldDeth81 · #**1616** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 2:54 PM**

Wow, those pics REALLY give you a sense of how deep this project is. Thisisforreal's pics are awesome, but its harder to tell the depth.

City Wide · #**1617** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 4:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

Anyone know what that large depressed area is for?

I believe they are where the core is built, and I'd bet that this building has 2 cores, one for each hotel. Since the core weights more then the rest of the building it probably needs a thicker foundation. I believe you can see how this plays out in the photos for 1213 Walnut St.

1487 · #**1618** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 6:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by City Wide

I believe they are where the core is built, and I'd bet that this building has 2 cores, one for each hotel. Since the core weights more then the rest of the building it probably needs a thicker foundation. I believe you can see how this plays out in the photos for 1213 Walnut St.

makes sense, didn't think of that.

boxbot · #**1619** Posted **Jun 16, 2016, 7:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

Anyone know what that large depressed area is for?

All the delays and overruns may have left Lenfest's wallet a large depressed area.

1487 · #**1620** Posted **Jun 17, 2016, 12:07 PM**

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All the delays and overruns may have left Lenfest's wallet a large depressed area.

that would be an even bigger hole