Broadgate Tower site tour for regular forumers - Page 4

mulattokid · January 10th, 2008, 10:51 AM

Confirmed: 12pm Saturday 26th January

The manager has kindly agreed to fit in those couple of extra numbers, so everyone will get to go.

Everybody on the first page of this thread will go on the first visit unless they are other wise engaged. It seems to be the fairest way to proceed.

***wjfox*** · January 10th, 2008, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulattokid

Everybody on the first page of this thread will go on the first visit unless they are other wise engaged. It seems to be the fairest way to proceed.

Great, so that's:

gothicform
wjfox
Tubeman
mulattokid
diownfallen
ill tonkso
El_Greco
Smoggie_Si
Mikey
Its AlL gUUd
potto
SELondoner
JohnB
Luke

mulattokid · January 10th, 2008, 12:44 PM

..and Londonlad who Im'd me and I forgot to put on the list and the next person on the list to make 16 in all...The Sage I think is next so:

gothicform
wjfox
Tubeman
mulattokid
diownfallen
ill tonkso
El_Greco
Smoggie_Si
Mikey
Its AlL gUUd
potto
SELondoner
JohnB
Luke
London Lad
The Sage

Will...do you have the facility to IM all these people at once?

All the rest will be invited to a second visit

Turbosnail · January 10th, 2008, 01:04 PM

I am on that list on the first page - do I go on the first visit or on a second visit??

mulattokid · January 10th, 2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbosnail

I am on that list on the first page - do I go on the first visit or on a second visit??

....you appear to be on page 2...post 35 or are we all going mad?

That would make you candidate for trip number 2

mulattokid · January 10th, 2008, 01:55 PM

I forgot to mention......Could we perhaps forewarn our host of any questions that we are likely to want to ask.

Could we list them here?

I want to know if this buildings lopsided 'A' frame is unique?

Turbosnail · January 10th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Oops - I thought maybe from that list on the first page, sorry!

potto · January 10th, 2008, 02:59 PM

Question: Was the tower designed with the Northgate proposal in mind, ie was there any consultation with that team at any stage? Or was the design stage mainly focused on the tricky site straddling the railway & St Pauls sightlines?

ismail · January 10th, 2008, 03:03 PM

Darn, I'm on the second page, nevermind I'll come on the second visit.
Any idea when that'll be?

Also off topic.. could someone remind me how to post a picture on the threads

cheers

Trances · January 10th, 2008, 04:33 PM

2nd visit Looking forward to thats
Till then or otherwise got the photos you guys take

El_Greco · January 10th, 2008, 06:14 PM

Thanks

Mikey · January 10th, 2008, 06:32 PM

Yeah Thankyou I look foward to meeting everyone

mulattokid · January 10th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ismail

Darn, I'm on the second page, nevermind I'll come on the second visit.
Any idea when that'll be?

Also off topic.. could someone remind me how to post a picture on the threads

cheers

...yeh...I upload to Tinypic.com and copy the pic address to the post

Zedferret · January 10th, 2008, 07:12 PM

26th-27th will be the best City of London photo update day in SSC-London history!

Snowy · January 10th, 2008, 09:28 PM

Damn, I'd love to go, but I'm currently recovering from a major op that I had back in November (I'm not particularly mobile right now!). Hopefully I'll be able to make the next site tour (and meet some of you guys in the process!) wherever and whenever that may be!

ismail · January 10th, 2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulattokid

...yeh...I upload to Tinypic.com and copy the pic address to the post

cheers for that.

I'm off to NYC in the morning, and staying at the millenium Hilton, so will probabally be able to get some good photo's of the Freedom Tower u/c

Mikey · January 11th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Lets pray for blue skys and 30km vis

***wjfox*** · January 11th, 2008, 12:38 PM

Yeah, let's hope the weather's okay... if it's anything like today then it's hardly worth bothering.

***ill tonkso*** · January 11th, 2008, 05:59 PM

I got the day off work now

So im all go ahead. Might book my train now actually, get some money off.

Downfallen · January 11th, 2008, 08:02 PM

I'm afraid I dont come from a structural engineering background so my questions are bourne of observation and sheer curiosity

1) What extra problems were encountered/overcome by building such a structure directly over the top of rail lines heading into Liverpool Street.

2) Whats the relationship of structural 'support' between 201 Bishopsgate and Broadgate Tower....is it aesthetic or indeed structural ?

3) Explain in more detail 'how' the design is made to withstand a significant mid level structural compromise ( eg explosion) ..
although that q sounds dodgy...I'm just interested in how structurally...this happens

4) When the Building is handed over..whats the support thats offered/left in place from the architects/developers when the building actually starts to get 'used'
Do beam joint bolts need to be tested /inspected in the immediate,near and long term after the building is loaded ( occupied)

6) Why are all the windows/window frames manufactured and fitted by Germans ?
What importance has been put ino the development to support UK business's

7) What will be the final lighting scheme and will there be any lights on the criss cross beams?

8) How energy efficient is the plant on the top floors in terms of heat exchange/recycled heat and how does their design compare to similar new constructions.

9) What have been the unexpected problems encountered through the build....what have you done to overcome them and what lessons are you taking away to the next project ?

10) If you had the choice ...what other /In construction/proposed London build would you like to stand as Construction Director for

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mulattokid BLAND Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 8,429 Likes (Received): 104	..and Londonlad who Im'd me and I forgot to put on the list and the next person on the list to make 16 in all...The Sage I think is next so: gothicform wjfox Tubeman mulattokid diownfallen ill tonkso El_Greco Smoggie_Si Mikey Its AlL gUUd potto SELondoner JohnB Luke London Lad The Sage Will...do you have the facility to IM all these people at once? All the rest will be invited to a second visit __________________ Quote: "Everything in life is our fault...but that's not our fault" (By a friend of Quentin Crisp) www.jclodge.com (my singer sisters site) The headlines read: 'another footballer is charged with sexual miscontuct'! Is it pure coincidence that a mans Scrotum resembles a brain - requisite with both hemispheres, and its truncated spinal cord - always in search of sensation? (Mark Joseph 2008) Last edited by mulattokid; January 12th, 2008 at 12:18 PM.

January 10th, 2008, 01:55 PM	#66
mulattokid BLAND Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 8,429 Likes (Received): 104	I forgot to mention......Could we perhaps forewarn our host of any questions that we are likely to want to ask. Could we list them here? I want to know if this buildings lopsided 'A' frame is unique? __________________ Quote: "Everything in life is our fault...but that's not our fault" (By a friend of Quentin Crisp) www.jclodge.com (my singer sisters site) The headlines read: 'another footballer is charged with sexual miscontuct'! Is it pure coincidence that a mans Scrotum resembles a brain - requisite with both hemispheres, and its truncated spinal cord - always in search of sensation? (Mark Joseph 2008) Last edited by mulattokid; January 10th, 2008 at 06:57 PM.

January 10th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#69
ismail Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: london Posts: 1,966 Likes (Received): 2	Darn, I'm on the second page, nevermind I'll come on the second visit. Any idea when that'll be? Also off topic.. could someone remind me how to post a picture on the threads cheers __________________ I am the Law

January 10th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#70
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January 10th, 2008, 01:04 PM	#64
Turbosnail Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,706 Likes (Received): 17	I am on that list on the first page - do I go on the first visit or on a second visit??

January 10th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#67
Turbosnail Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,706 Likes (Received): 17	Oops - I thought maybe from that list on the first page, sorry!

January 10th, 2008, 02:59 PM	#68
potto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 13,515 Likes (Received): 258	Question: Was the tower designed with the Northgate proposal in mind, ie was there any consultation with that team at any stage? Or was the design stage mainly focused on the tricky site straddling the railway & St Pauls sightlines?

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Snowy Inbetweener Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London / Surrey Posts: 1,269 Likes (Received): 2	Damn, I'd love to go, but I'm currently recovering from a major op that I had back in November (I'm not particularly mobile right now!). Hopefully I'll be able to make the next site tour (and meet some of you guys in the process!) wherever and whenever that may be! __________________ RIP Downfallen

January 11th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#77
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January 11th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#80
Downfallen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 379 Likes (Received): 1	I'm afraid I dont come from a structural engineering background so my questions are bourne of observation and sheer curiosity 1) What extra problems were encountered/overcome by building such a structure directly over the top of rail lines heading into Liverpool Street. 2) Whats the relationship of structural 'support' between 201 Bishopsgate and Broadgate Tower....is it aesthetic or indeed structural ? 3) Explain in more detail 'how' the design is made to withstand a significant mid level structural compromise ( eg explosion) .. although that q sounds dodgy...I'm just interested in how structurally...this happens 4) When the Building is handed over..whats the support thats offered/left in place from the architects/developers when the building actually starts to get 'used' Do beam joint bolts need to be tested /inspected in the immediate,near and long term after the building is loaded ( occupied) 6) Why are all the windows/window frames manufactured and fitted by Germans ? What importance has been put ino the development to support UK business's 7) What will be the final lighting scheme and will there be any lights on the criss cross beams? 8) How energy efficient is the plant on the top floors in terms of heat exchange/recycled heat and how does their design compare to similar new constructions. 9) What have been the unexpected problems encountered through the build....what have you done to overcome them and what lessons are you taking away to the next project ? 10) If you had the choice ...what other /In construction/proposed London build would you like to stand as Construction Director for Last edited by Downfallen; January 12th, 2008 at 02:14 AM.

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