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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Burj Dubai , Burj Khalifa – The Record Breaking Tallest Building of the World

Burj Dubai aka Burj Khalifa – The Record Breaking Tallest Building of the World Burj Dubai, now known as Burj Khalifa is expected to be transformed into a pulsating community for thousands of residents, employees and tourists in the coming days. With the vision to accommodate 12,000 people in its heart, the tallest building of the world is the developer’s glory to crow upon in every sense. The tower has surpassed every possible thought in its engineering and design. It is the shining icon of global alliance developed by Emaar Properties at Downtown Burj Dubai, the most prestigious square kilometer on the globe.

Foundation

The foundation of Burj Khalifa is as captivating as is the tower itself at the height of 828 meters. The fact of construction under the earth is equally stunning as it depicts that 192 piles are included in the steel reinforced foundations of the tower to a depth of more than 50 meters.

Wind Speaks

In order to make an ideal design of the tower, widespread seismic and wind tunnel testing was accomplished. The distinctive triple-buttressed shape of the building helps it not only managing the effect of the whirlpools of the winds around the tower but also the ebb and flow in atmospheric pressure between the base and the spire.

Concrete Structure

The main construction material used in Burj Khalifa has broken the existing records. As much as never before, 330000 cubic meters of concrete 39000 metric tones of steel, 103000 square meter of double glazed glass and 15500 square meter of embossed stainless steel has been used for the success of the icon.

Luxury Knocks

The people who are living, working or enjoying are served by the facility of 57 elevators, 4 swimming pools, residents’ lounge, cigar lounge, Atmosphere- a luxury dining restaurant and a variety of recreational facilities.

The observation deck at the 124th floor of the tower offers panoramic views of the emirate and is open for the visitors.

Traces of the Islamic architectural can be observed in the designing of Burj Khalifa, the only tower on earth experiencing climatic variations. The temperature of the top and the bottom of the tower varies by 10°C.

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