- The first book to collect and interpret the complete engineering data of Shanghai Tower, the second highest super high-rise buildings in the worldFor the first time, China has built its own goliath of a building - Shanghai Tower, reaching higher than 600 meters, which has since become a major international site. Its construction lasted 73 months, with more than 500 companies and nearly ten thousand workers involved. Shanghai Tower has a building height of 632 meters, weighing 850,000 tons, covering an area of 578,000 square meters, 127 floors above ground, 5 floors underground, as well as the world's fastest elevator. Shanghai Tower can accommodate more than 30,000 people. Behind these awe-inspiring statistics are digital codes hidden in its construction, which prove to be shocking. With precise calculation and efficiency of these digital codes, the building's completion has become a reality. Each code serves as the tower's DNA strands. By an analytical reading of the 95 engineering codes, this book treats these codes as carriers, pathways to explain a more accurate interpretation of the building in 5 chapters, with focuses on Appearance, Experience, Underground Exploring, Construction Q&A and Concept Decoding.

With a history of over 5,000 years, China is a country full of interesting stories and traditions. Get rMeeady for a journey like no other as we explore its beautiful nature, diverse culture and lifestyles, and mind-blowing technology! This book will be your guide to travel through the following 16 themed sections!

Have you ever been to New York City and seen the Empire State Building? This beautiful skyscraper is known as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. Details about its construction, early days, and stories about interesting and unique events that took place here delight and engage, and graphic organizers and eye-catching images draw in emerging readers. Readers will aspire to see this architectural wonder in person after enjoying this book.

Dive into 1780 Facts That Twist Reality in "Did You Know? Where Facts Twist, Fiction Thins, Mysteries Wink" Stump your friends and family with bizarre yet true trivia? Expand your mind with mind-bending mysteries that go beyond science? Embark on a journey of discovery where facts twist, fiction thins, and mysteries wink? Then step into the fascinating world of "Did You Know? Where Facts Twist, Fiction Thins, Mysteries Wink," your passport to 1780 mind-blowing facts that shatter expectations and ignite your curiosity. Shocking truths that rewrite history and challenge your perception of reality. Unexplained phenomena that defy logic and spark your detective instincts. Bizarre animal behaviors that showcase the incredible diversity and strangeness of nature. Cultural secrets that reveal hidden meanings and surprising connections. Scientific discoveries that push the boundaries of knowledge and ignite your sense of awe. Each fact is presented in a concise and engaging way, leaving you wanting more. But beyond the entertainment, this book empowers you to become a critical thinker, equipped to question, analyze, and form your own informed opinions. So, are you ready to: Impress your colleagues with knowledge of the universe's most mind-bending mysteries? Spark lively conversations with friends about the unexpected twists and turns of reality? Open the pages of "Did You Know?" and prepare to have your world turned upside down. The journey of discovery begins now!

The Manhattan skyline is one of the great wonders of the modern world. But how and why did it form? Much has been written about the city's architecture and its general history, but little work has explored the economic forces that created the skyline. In Building the Skyline, Jason Barr chronicles the economic history of the Manhattan skyline. In the process, he debunks some widely held misconceptions about the city's history. Starting with Manhattan's natural and geological history, Barr moves on to how these formations influenced early land use and the development of neighborhoods, including the dense tenement neighborhoods of Five Points and the Lower East Side, and how these early decisions eventually impacted the location of skyscrapers built during the Skyscraper Revolution at the end of the 19th century. Barr then explores the economic history of skyscrapers and the skyline, investigating the reasons for their heights, frequencies, locations, and shapes. He discusses why skyscrapers emerged downtown and why they appeared three miles to the north in midtown-but not in between the two areas. Contrary to popular belief, this was not due to the depths of Manhattan's bedrock, nor the presence of Grand Central Station. Rather, midtown's emergence was a response to the economic and demographic forces that were taking place north of 14th Street after the Civil War. Building the Skyline also presents the first rigorous investigation of the causes of the building boom during the Roaring Twenties. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the boom was largely a rational response to the economic growth of the nation and city. The last chapter investigates the value of Manhattan Island and the relationship between skyscrapers and land prices. Finally, an Epilogue offers policy recommendations for a resilient and robust future skyline.

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