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In order to use concrete by itself, you have to limit yourself to specific architectural structures which are very much unlike modern buildings - essentially, y
by PeterisP 5y ago
In order to use concrete by itself, you have to limit yourself to specific architectural structures which are very much unlike modern buildings - essentially, you can build quite high ancient-looking structures with everything held up on arches (which take up space and material), but you can't build a simple box-shaped building from concrete without steel rebar.
- mc32 5y agoIt is now possible to use wooden structural components to build modern skyscrapers. Maybe not 100 storeys buildings but 30 storeys is feasible[1]. [1] https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20171026-the-rise-of-skyscrapers-made-of-wood https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20171026-the-rise-of-skys...