High-rise structures and innovations
The increase in tall structures being built has sped up the development of new technologies and techniques that will enable faster construction of buildings that are both safe and visually beautiful. Speaking of cutting-edge technologies, there are several to mention, including facades, support systems, concrete systems, and even project management software for mobile construction scheduling.
Several builders are currently utilizing all of these new developments to complete the erection of high-rise structures. Discover seven high-rise building construction improvements in this article, along with some advice on how to make high-rises more sustainable.
The latest carbon-fiber hoisting method
The innovative carbon-fiber hoisting system KONE UltraRope effectively doubles the distance a lift can travel inside a single shaft (1 km) by virtue of its weight and bending properties. The carbon fiber core and high-friction epoxy coating make up KONE. Due to its exceptional lightness, high-rise buildings’ machine room and lift energy consumption may be considerably reduced.
The reduction in rope weight alone translates into a substantial decrease in lift-moving masses. The weight of anything that generally moves as a lift travel upward and downward, including the lift vehicle, counterweight, hoisting ropes, and passenger load, is referred to as the latter.
Currently, the maximum single-shaft height that lifts can reach is 500 meters, beyond which the wall thickness and bulk of steel rope might render the height impracticable. The lifts in high-rise buildings may now move up to 1000 meters without the use of transfer lobbies thanks to UltraRope.
Construction process using factory-fabricated steel
The wide Sustainable structure (BSB) caught the attention of the industry when the wide group planned and erected T30, a thirty-story structure constructed in Changsa, China, in just fifteen days using solely pre-assembled components.
An industrial steel structural system is used in the procedure. Additionally, to aid building members during on-site installation, strong bolts and flanges are employed. It also includes wallboards, floor slabs, and other assembled components that are installable and integrated.
Buildings may gain a great deal from such a procedure. It can endure earthquakes of magnitude 9 while using five times as much energy and costing between ten and thirty percent less than a conventionally built structure. Comparing the BSB building method to conventional or ordinary site-built construction, it has been demonstrated that less than 1% of trash was created.
Use of a precast concrete frame for load bearing
A load-bearing prefabricated concrete frame is referred to as the Raster Façade. Tall buildings inside columns may be removed, allowing for floor-to-ceiling triple-glazing with retractable protective louvers on the outside. In comparison to other technologies, it can also provide more usable floor space.
By creating a ratio of 60% glazed to 40% closed surfaces, this prefabricated façade can increase insulation values. In reality, it is frequently the case that cooling and heating systems are built into hanging ceiling panels since doing so is more effective than placing or installing them on the floor.
