Why modern buildings are not stronger than old buildings

mohammadaslam

mohammadaslam

@mohammadaslam-z6Fmcl • Oct 24, 2024
why modern buildings are not stronger than old buildings
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  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Kaustubh Katdare

    @thebigk • Mar 7, 2013

    mohammadaslam
    why modern buildings are not stronger than old buildings
    I'm curious to know what makes you feel that modern buildings aren't as strong as old ones. I believe the technology has advanced to a great extent that allows engineers to construct Burj Khalifa and Hoover Dam.

    Some more insight into the question would help others answer you 😀
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  • KSS Manian

    KSS Manian

    @kss-TLq9Kp • Jul 3, 2013

    mohammadaslam
    why modern buildings are not stronger than old buildings

    The reason is cost & time optimization. And also our design is prolong 50years max. If you want your building to live more than a K, No problem i will increase the FOS for my design. Think the cost should be (cost^10) 👍
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  • Guttu

    Guttu

    @guttu-Udy454 • Jul 15, 2013

    True. Older buildings were designed using high factor of safety. Hence they last long. This can be done today also. But it's not logical and feasible. Imagine if you build a bridge for 50 years with high factor of safety. By the time it reaches it's half life, The increase in traffic will force to build a new bridge. The extra cost you spend on safety of bridge is in vain.
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