The strength is what makes a building remain vigorous for years. Since the Earth is becoming prone to several natural calamities and disasters, it is getting important to build them strong enough to sustain the mishaps.
This could be only achieved if used the finest material with technical advancement during its construction so that it could withstand natural tragedies like earthquakes, floods, and many others shattering down the earth’s surface.
Subsequently, let us learn about some of the strongest buildings worldwide that may fascinate you with their remarkable stability.
1. Spaulding Rehabilitation Center.
Located in Massachusetts, this building is susceptible to flooding due to its closeness to the Boston Navy Yard. The building of this hospital is made up of an extensive network of beams 30 inches above the 500-year flood elevation. It is such strong that even if the rainwater gets through it, the entire first floor could be flooded and the upper floors would still be able to function without restrictions.
2. Shanghai Tower.
Shangai tower has a total of 128 storeys with a height of 633 meters. It is a high-rise building situated in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai. This tower for multipurpose use was created well-thought-out to serve both as the commercial and leisure abode. Further, it is reputed of being called the world’s second-tallest building by height to the architectural peak having the capacity to accommodate around 16,000 people at once. This tower made up of less structural steel has a twisting design that stabilizes it by reducing the friction of wind by 24%.
3. Taipei 101.
This building sited in Xinyi District, Taipei is designed to endure typhoon winds and natural calamities like an earthquake that is common in this area. Taipei 101 was originally designed by Evergreen Consulting Engineering company to withstand typhoons, tempest winds of 60 meters per second (216 km/h or 134 mph), as well as the strongest seismic activity in a 2,500-year cycle. This innovatory landmark was previously famous as the world financial center having an energy-efficient and environmental design.
4. Kansai International Airport.
This airport in Osaka Bay, Japan is stronger and capable enough to resist typhoons, earthquakes, and storms. This hulking complex is most susceptible to natural calamities because of the biggest threat-the gravity, due to its location on an artificial island in Osaka Bay. To avert irregular sinking of the buildings, this structure has iron plates installed in it with a “jack-up system” to keep things on the level.
5. One World Trade Center.
WTC is a famous building in New York that can tolerate powerful airstreams and thunderstorms with great efficiency. The finest concrete material used in its construction provides it with fortress-like stability. WTC has a great height of 185 ft with a windowless concrete base designed o overcome blasts or any other ground-level attacks.
