I mean we have so many skyscrpaers all across the world in places like newyork, tokyo and Dubai. Just imagine how dangerous those tall structures could be in the event of a Bombing or fire. It's like being in a forest having to say Timber!!!
2006-11-28 09:44:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
This is really a question that Architects and Structural Engineers have been trying to resolve. The problem is that the more that you go up, the more pressure you place on the earth, as well as the increase of size of columns that are required at the lower levels.
The ultimate theory of a skyscraper (though not really a building) is a space elevator, or a conveyance system from the earth to a space station in geosyncerous (sp) orbit.
One thing is for certain: as new materials are being created & discovered (carbon nano-tubes), skyscrapers will get higher and higher.
2006-11-28 13:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by Big Super 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can build it as high as you want right to the ends of the atmoshere and beyond,the problem is the material at the base of the tower,it must hold all the wight,so as we get better material the towers get higher,that is why some towers today were not possible ten years ago.
2006-11-28 09:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋