Ask questions to Mr. William Baker - Chief Structural Engineer of Burj Dubai!

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  Ashraf HZ

  Wow, thats really great news!!
  
  Lets prepare some good questions, CEans! We got a deadline coming!
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  Mayur Pathak

  Wow... this is great. Here is my first question.
  
  What precaution did you take while designing the structure and the concrete that had to withstand such tonnes of weight and extremely high temperatures?
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  Mayank

  Hi,
  
  Heres another [set of] question.....
  
  Yesterday itself there was again a news on TV praising the height Burj has reached and is still increasing. People are estimating it to go somewhere near 900 mtrs. Yet no official figure has been announced from your side.
  1. What is the thumb rule that you folllowed to construct the base of the builing which can support and bear the load of such a giagantic structure. Is it like the iceberg, that what we see is just its tip above the sea level?
  2. After considering the other competitive projects going around the world and specially the one recently started in Dubai, what do you think how long Burj can remain the tallest of all after its completion?
  
  -Mayank Shukla
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Woo hoo!
  
  Great questions! 😁 Keep them coming ! 😁
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  Mayur Pathak

  Some more,
  
  2. The structure is designed analogous to an ice berg. What was the main purpose? Is it to distribute load evenly? Or is it for minimalistic effect from wind loads? Or any thing else?
  
  3. Can you take us inside the girdles, rods and beams of the Burj Dubai? How are you ensuring maximum space be available inside the structure without compromising the strength and durability?
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  For the uninitiated, here's how Burj Dubai looks like -
  
  
  
  Image Courtesy: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
  
  Now, you'd want to ask questions. Huh?
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  ...and here's a video who don't believe in photos -
  
  Watch the video, its worth. [By Discovery Channel]
  
  
  [youtube]xJwLXJPkkIg[/youtube]
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  jaikjoel

  Every construction of this scale is faced with very unique challenges. What are the major challenges in this particular project?
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  just2rock

  Here's Mine
  Sir,
  The more taller the more eagles eyes...mean to say more precautions to take for anti teroorism moves...so what you & your team is planning for in terms of high end security for Burj Dubai (CCTV servillence systems etc)
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  CEans,
  
  We have almost about 20 more hours to collect the questions. Drop in your questions. Hurry up!
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  xheavenlyx

  Biggie, thanks for the video and image. Its very informative for all of us here.
  
  Here are my Q's:
  
  1. How did the company simulate (3D CAD, scale model, wind tunnel) the design before actually finalizing it?
  
  2. How is the architectural design work distributed within the company? The HVAC, electrical, mechanical, interior designing? Specially for a project that has never be done before!
  
  3. When and how did you get interested in Architecture? And what design or event was the turning point of your career.
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  raj87verma88

  The questions that I wanted to ask have already been asked. But still, it is exciting that we have such knowledgeable persons holding important positions answer our queries.
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  [Update]
  
  We'll stop accepting questions after exactly 6 hours from now. If you want to post your question, now is the time!
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  Ashraf HZ

  Ah, good questions so far!
  
  Q. The top floor is only 8 meters wide, and is already sold. What options does the buyer have with this space?
  
  Q. There are rumors that there will be another big project located in Dubai that will surpass the height of even Burj Dubai. Is this true?
  
  Q. What will be the next project for you and your team?