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Last part of New York World's Fair construction period is discussed; New York City Building Code provisions not related to structural strength and safety were relaxed somewhat for 2-yr life construction and to encourage use of new materials; fair has 85,000 kva electric capability, 8000 telephones and special TV hookups, 9 mi of gas mains, 14 mi of water mains plus 22 mi of sewer and storm drains, some reused from 1939 World's Fair.
Last part of New York World's Fair construction period is discussed; New York City Building Code provisions not related to structural strength and safety were relaxed somewhat for 2-yr life construction and to encourage use of new materials; fair has 85,000 kva electric capability, 8000 telephones and special TV hookups, 9 mi of gas mains, 14 mi of water mains plus 22 mi of sewer and storm drains, some reused from 1939 World's Fair.
Civil engineers build for fair
Civ Eng (NY)
Whipple, Jr., W. (author)
1964
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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