Torre Mayor, Mexico city
Description
One of the strongest buildings on the planet, Torre Mayor is constructed to withstand seismic movement that would obliterate the average skyscraper. Built in the wake of Mexico City's devastating 1985 earthquake, the tower is both a monument to engineering and a haven of safety in one of the world's most active seismic zones. This program focuses on the brilliant safety solutions behind Torre Mayor's innovative design. Viewers are introduced to its double-triangle diamond pattern, an ultra-solid combination of bracing and dampers, and the building's concrete-encased steel columns-all resulting in a tower that does not sway significantly during a quake.
Runtime
28 min
Series
Subjects
- Human geography (324)
- West Indies (6)
- Physical geography (411)
- Urban geography (61)
- Architecture, Modern (230)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2008], c2007
Database
Films on Demand
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