X-bracing
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (November 2008) |
X-bracing is a structural engineering practice where the lateral load on a building is reduced by transferring the load into the exterior columns.
X-bracing was used in the construction of the 1908 Singer Building, then the tallest building in the world.[1]
Some skyscrapers by engineer Fazlur Khan, such as the 1969 John Hancock Center, have a distinctive X-bracing exterior, allowing for both higher performance from tall structures and the ability to open up the inside floorplan (and usable floor space) if the architect desires.[2]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ Ali Mir (2001), Art of the Skyscraper: the Genius of Fazlur Khan, Rizzoli International Publications, Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
 | This engineering-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |