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“When we build a skyscraper like this, it lasts essentially forever” What is the lifetime of a skyscraper? There will be a moment when we’ve lost the engineeri
by eastbound 3y ago
“When we build a skyscraper like this, it lasts essentially forever”
What is the lifetime of a skyscraper? There will be a moment when we’ve lost the engineering calculations and procedures, right? It’s not like an airplane where a D-check means you defurbish and refurbish to control the sanity; and concrete has a limited duration.
With so many skyscrapers built in the recent years, will we see some topple and jolt under the pressure?
- Gigachad 3y agoThe lifespan is kind of a complex issue. I think generally they can last for a very long time if maintained. But that often the maintenance costs can exceed the point that it’s worth doing. Australia has a situation where a lot of public housing buildings are 60+ years old and while still structurally sound, they require refurbishment to keep running well. But the problem is living and buildings standards have progressed so much since construction that even if they were restored to like new conditions, they would still be sub standard. So it makes more sense to demolish and rebuild.