Amazing Skyscrapers

Skyscrapers, one of man's greatest achievements, are known for their strength and sturdiness. A large skyscraper has an image of safety and security, due to its' masculine appearance and sturdy reputation.

Without sturdy and effective load balancing designs, today's skyscrapers could have never been built. These designs are a precise balance of economics, engineering, and construction. As internally supported structures skyscrapers do not need guy wires or any type of external support.

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The structural design is of paramount importance due to the multitude of people and valuable commodities skyscrapers shelter. Engineers must test for every possible known situation in which the building's integrity may be jeopardized. Although engineers cannot be completely confident their design will withstand the test of time and nature, they can ensure that their design provides a reasonable margin of safety against known hazards. When skyscrapers do fail, engineers must investigate if the failure was due to preventable cause or could not have been anticipated.

Skyscrapers design are categorized as:

Shear Walls