Sketchup Tutorials
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Background Terms
~CAD~ "Computer Aided Drafting," an acronym used to describe the design process using specialized computer software
~Gantt Chart~ A visual tool used to plan out a project. It consists of a list of tasks to be done and the project time frame. A filled in square indicates the status of the project and at what time it is planned to be completed.
~Pile~ A cylindrical, solid rod driven into the ground that makes up the foundation. Transmits forces into the solid ground deep beneath the structure.
~Reinforced Concrete~ Concrete sub-structures that are made stronger by introducing metal bracings into the concrete. This makes the concrete handle tension forces better.
Burj Khalifa FAQ
What is Burj Khalifa?
~Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates that was completed in 2008. It is the tallest building in the world.
How tall is Burj Khalifa?
~828 meters or 2,717 feet
What makes Burj Khalifa so magnificent?
~Burj Khalifa is one of the most ambitious engineering projects in human history. Its sheer height and size presented seemingly insurmountable challenges early on, and engineers had to re-evaluate construction practices to accommodate building such a structure.
What does "Burj Khalifa" mean?
~"Burj Khalifa" means "Khalifa's Tower" in Arabic. Sheik Khalifa is the ruling emir of Abu Dhabi and funded the project when financial reserves were low.
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