A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Tilt
Tilt is a steel and glass framed mechanism located on the 94th floor Observatory of the John Hancock Center in Chicago, IL. This unique “Patent Pending” structure consists of a movable platform that rotates about a horizontal axis to tip or “tilt” guests beyond the exterior face of the building for a thrilling view of the city below. Installing a moving system in this iconic landmark structure posed several challenges during the design and construction phases.
Tilt
Tilt is a steel and glass framed mechanism located on the 94th floor Observatory of the John Hancock Center in Chicago, IL. This unique “Patent Pending” structure consists of a movable platform that rotates about a horizontal axis to tip or “tilt” guests beyond the exterior face of the building for a thrilling view of the city below. Installing a moving system in this iconic landmark structure posed several challenges during the design and construction phases.
Tilt
DeFazio, Christian (author) / Peronto, John (author) / Sinn, Robert (author)
Structures Congress 2015 ; 2015 ; Portland, Oregon
Structures Congress 2015 ; 769-780
2015-04-17
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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