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Diagrid structural systems, characterised by their diagonal grid of intersecting members, represent a significant advancement in the design and construction of tall buildings. These systems offer ...

Over the past 50 years, high-rise construction had gone through several approaches. In the 1960s, tall buildings were braced around their perimeters, but developers and tenants objected to obstructed ...

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Buildings are constantly exposed to temperature changes. Daily heating and cooling, seasonal variation, and long-term climate patterns all cause materials to expand and contract. While these ...

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Many non-structural components in buildings such as furnishing, equipment, electrical and mechanical fixtures, architectural features (e.g., suspended ceilings), storage cabinets, shelves, and glass ...