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Structural Systems of Dubai's Signature Towers

The Signature Towers in Dubai are a mixed-use commercial development consisting of three twisting towers that are intertwined and rotate to maximize views. The towers include a 79-level office tower, 65-level hotel tower, and 47-level residential tower. Structural systems include an outrigger system that ties the exterior columns to the central core to resist horizontal loads, buckling restrained steel bracing in the core, and deep foundations including rock anchors and caissons due to the towers' height and the need to resist overturning forces.

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Structural Systems of Dubai's Signature Towers

The Signature Towers in Dubai are a mixed-use commercial development consisting of three twisting towers that are intertwined and rotate to maximize views. The towers include a 79-level office tower, 65-level hotel tower, and 47-level residential tower. Structural systems include an outrigger system that ties the exterior columns to the central core to resist horizontal loads, buckling restrained steel bracing in the core, and deep foundations including rock anchors and caissons due to the towers' height and the need to resist overturning forces.

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  • Signature Towers, Dubai: Introduces the Signature Tower project, outlining its basic specifications, architectural design, and purpose.
  • Deformation: Analyzes different deformation states of the Signature Towers due to various forces, including wind and earthquakes.
  • Structural Components: Describes the main structural components involved in the construction of Signature Towers, focusing on outriggers, bracing, and foundation.

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