DUBAI: Burj Dubai (700m/850m) Part 21 - Page 3

***AltinD*** · November 5th, 2006, 12:36 AM

It has been reported that the building has reached already the 82nd floor and one of the Enginers for ARABTEC has said that the completion date has been postoponed by at least 3 months, due to the redesign and height increases.

EMAAR had invited yesterday a group of journalist to tour the building and they had gone on top of it. Hopefully we'll see some of their pictures published soon.

Don't forget that the 31/12/2008 completition date was for the 705 meter version.

ZZ-II · November 5th, 2006, 12:43 AM

so if BD maybe will be 800m+ the date for completition is sometime in 2009

CrazyDave · November 5th, 2006, 12:56 AM

Maybe the Burj Dubai Tread should go to 1,000 Post each time. BD Part 20 only lasted 2 weeks.

***Þróndeimr*** · November 5th, 2006, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyDave

Maybe the Burj Dubai Tread should go to 1,000 Post each time. BD Part 20 only lasted 2 weeks.

I have already pm'd Jan if i can have this thread open to 1000 posts, im still awaiting his answer.

Pippoke · November 5th, 2006, 01:58 AM

For me, it may even be 2010, i just hope that it will be something, that nobody can forget (like Eiffel Tower) Everybody must know it. I really hope that it will be somewhere around 750m (or 800+), but at least 750m.
Why? Because it will stand alone from the rest (rest: +-500m - 600m).

I just hope, that 1 day in my life, i will have the opportunity to go and visit Dubai... (especially the Burj Dubai) (and visiting Imre Offcourse...

)

**Dreaming of being a millionaire**

movilla · November 5th, 2006, 02:11 AM

Apparently the maximum number of posts per thread is a closely guarded secret. Some say it's 808, other say is less, around 700. Rival websites are rumoured to go much higher.

Escoto_Dubai2008 · November 5th, 2006, 02:26 AM

I think that Burj Dubai will reach the 900m.

marax0 · November 5th, 2006, 02:27 AM

i think it wont..
800 meter is enough to remain unbeaten for years

skyperu34 · November 5th, 2006, 02:37 AM

what i think is that BD has started a new skyscraper era: the megatalls on the race to not only reach to the sky, but "to surpass it"..! And that means BD might not hold the title for so long, new projects are about to come , thats my perception... according to the evolution of the skyscraper since the nineteenth century.....

malec · November 5th, 2006, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marax0

i think it wont..
800 meter is enough to remain unbeaten for years

Well, there are already a few competing proposals. That 1km tower in Kuwait is a serious one, then there's al burj that could also be 1km and Nakheel are definitely crazy enough to build it. Also some of the proposals for that tower in Shanghai go up to 700m and we know this 3rd supertall will eventually go up there so it's getting close

***Chad*** · November 5th, 2006, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZZ-II

wow, part 20 was very fast full with posts

Yeh, there were lots of updates aswell.

***Þróndeimr*** · November 5th, 2006, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZZ-II

wow, part 20 was very fast full with posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad

Yeh, there were lots of updates aswell.

This is the most attractive project in the world for us skyscraper fans, so its pretty much expected! We need the best updates and we need them several times every week! This thread will reach 500 posts in two weeks, and the activity in these threads will more than likely increase then decrease, so it would be good if these threads could grow up to 1000 posts. If they don't we will soon have Part 200!

Fury · November 5th, 2006, 03:40 AM

Hi all.
I may have found an answer to the size debate but my photoshop skills are lacking. Judging by the guys in the first 2 shots and the 80 by 160 in the third shot I think MEVA's forms are 80 by 160 centimeters.

They appear to use this standard size where possible ( I have lots more showing this also ... )

Now this is where we need some photoshop skills. Here is the form layout plan for levels 35 to 37. So this is after the first setback on all 3 wings. We can make out the 80 by 160 shapes but not well enough to get a good measure.

Perhaps together we can get this size thing figured. I'm sure with some photoshop action we can count the forms acurately. Then with some infering we can get the size of the slab or any other level.

Did I say I love this structure ... The structure of a lifetime !

RSG · November 5th, 2006, 07:12 AM

I would love to see Dubai in 50 or even 100 years.

I used to work for a large electrical design and install contracting company in Australia and they were goinig to put a tender in for this job or for part of it. That was happening when I resigned. I wonder if they won any part.

dar_io · November 5th, 2006, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qazaq

This is the most attractive project in the world for us skyscraper fans, so its pretty much expected! We need the best updates and we need them several times every week! This thread will reach 500 posts in two weeks, and the activity in these threads will more than likely increase then decrease, so it would be good if these threads could grow up to 1000 posts. If they don't we will soon have Part 200!

Yeh, this is the best project in the World!!!
800+ m....Incredible!!!

marax0 · November 5th, 2006, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malec

Well, there are already a few competing proposals. That 1km tower in Kuwait is a serious one, then there's al burj that could also be 1km and Nakheel are definitely crazy enough to build it. Also some of the proposals for that tower in Shanghai go up to 700m and we know this 3rd supertall will eventually go up there so it's getting close

I saw some rather imposible project like Mega skyscraper 1000m tall in Tokyo (100.000 citizens) , or 1000m high tower with structure like tree ( dunno remebmer what was the point)...
anyway

we will wait.
actualy 10 years ago I probably would thougs the same about BD

SpaceScraper · November 5th, 2006, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by movilla

Apparently the maximum number of posts per thread is a closely guarded secret. Some say it's 808, other say is less, around 700. Rival websites are rumoured to go much higher.

Movilla, this is the funniest post I've read all year. Finally, someone who appreciates skyscrapers AND has a sense of humor.

Escoto_Dubai2008 · November 5th, 2006, 05:24 PM

It's nice to see picture about what they're doing inside.

SpaceScraper · November 5th, 2006, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fury

Hi all.
I may have found an answer to the size debate but my photoshop skills are lacking.:

I guess there is no permit or land survey government office in Dubai that is open to the public. If this building were in the United States, you could just look at the survey filed at the local government level to know the building's exact footprint size.

You could also use trigonometry and some basic survey techniques to measure the building without actually getting close to it.

Imre · November 5th, 2006, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pippoke

For me, it may even be 2010, i just hope that it will be something, that nobody can forget (like Eiffel Tower) Everybody must know it. I really hope that it will be somewhere around 750m (or 800+), but at least 750m.
Why? Because it will stand alone from the rest (rest: +-500m - 600m).

I just hope, that 1 day in my life, i will have the opportunity to go and visit Dubai... (especially the Burj Dubai) (and visiting Imre Offcourse...

)

**Dreaming of being a millionaire**

You are welcome Pippoke

anyway they changed the board now 81 floors are ready !!!

tomorrow I try to take new pictures

November 5th, 2006, 12:43 AM	#42
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November 5th, 2006, 01:58 AM	#45
Pippoke Belgian Dude Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Geraardsbergen, Belgium Posts: 0 Likes (Received): 0	For me, it may even be 2010, i just hope that it will be something, that nobody can forget (like Eiffel Tower) Everybody must know it. I really hope that it will be somewhere around 750m (or 800+), but at least 750m. Why? Because it will stand alone from the rest (rest: +-500m - 600m). I just hope, that 1 day in my life, i will have the opportunity to go and visit Dubai... (especially the Burj Dubai) (and visiting Imre Offcourse...) Dreaming of being a millionaire

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November 5th, 2006, 12:36 AM	#41
*AltinD* The Modecator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tiranë / DUBAI / Vienna Posts: 29,762 Likes (Received): 529	It has been reported that the building has reached already the 82nd floor and one of the Enginers for ARABTEC has said that the completion date has been postoponed by at least 3 months, due to the redesign and height increases. EMAAR had invited yesterday a group of journalist to tour the building and they had gone on top of it. Hopefully we'll see some of their pictures published soon. Don't forget that the 31/12/2008 completition date was for the 705 meter version.

November 5th, 2006, 12:56 AM	#43
CrazyDave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Waterbury - CT Posts: 757 Likes (Received): 6	Maybe the Burj Dubai Tread should go to 1,000 Post each time. BD Part 20 only lasted 2 weeks.

November 5th, 2006, 02:11 AM	#46
movilla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 41 Likes (Received): 0	Apparently the maximum number of posts per thread is a closely guarded secret. Some say it's 808, other say is less, around 700. Rival websites are rumoured to go much higher.

November 5th, 2006, 02:26 AM	#47
Escoto_Dubai2008 Dubai, 21st Century City Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Santa Tecla, El Salvador Posts: 2,683 Likes (Received): 0	I think that Burj Dubai will reach the 900m.

November 5th, 2006, 03:40 AM	#53
Fury Proudly Canadian Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,984 Likes (Received): 16	Hi all. I may have found an answer to the size debate but my photoshop skills are lacking. Judging by the guys in the first 2 shots and the 80 by 160 in the third shot I think MEVA's forms are 80 by 160 centimeters. They appear to use this standard size where possible ( I have lots more showing this also ... ) Now this is where we need some photoshop skills. Here is the form layout plan for levels 35 to 37. So this is after the first setback on all 3 wings. We can make out the 80 by 160 shapes but not well enough to get a good measure. Perhaps together we can get this size thing figured. I'm sure with some photoshop action we can count the forms acurately. Then with some infering we can get the size of the slab or any other level. Did I say I love this structure ... The structure of a lifetime !

November 5th, 2006, 07:12 AM	#54
RSG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 516 Likes (Received): 0	I would love to see Dubai in 50 or even 100 years. I used to work for a large electrical design and install contracting company in Australia and they were goinig to put a tender in for this job or for part of it. That was happening when I resigned. I wonder if they won any part.

November 5th, 2006, 05:24 PM	#58
Escoto_Dubai2008 Dubai, 21st Century City Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Santa Tecla, El Salvador Posts: 2,683 Likes (Received): 0	It's nice to see picture about what they're doing inside.