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Re: WTC Design
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lugnet.build
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Fri, 29 Mar 2002 01:05:15 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Rick Kujawa writes:
> In lugnet.build, Pedro Silva writes:
> > In lugnet.build, Rick Kujawa writes:
> > > Does anyone know how/whom to submit a design for the WTC? My design has very
> > > practical safety features such as outdoor emergency escape staircases and
> > > collapse proof design. The scene it was filmed for was cut.
> > > http://www.spacerocks.com/KujawaTower.html
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> > Just two questions:
> > #1- How practical are emergency stairs that cross each other's way? The
> > corners where they cross would create massive jams! Besides, they might have
> > to be a little wider nearer to the bootom than on top, since more people
> > would use them as you go down.
> > #2- How is it collapse-proof?
> >
> > The building is lovely, I like the design very much. I am skeptical about
> > the stairs, though.
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> >
> > Pedro
> The intersecting stairways are a result of starting two stairs on opposite
> sides. They could always be modified. Its the general principle thats
> important. Or made like a rolled up paper disc spiral with several added
> spirals about half way down. I guess another prototype would be nice.
One idea: you can make several *paralell* stairs, starting one on each side
- this way they never cross. Leonardo da Vinci used a similar idea in
Chambord's Castle main staircase, I think, some 500 years ago, and it is
still fantastic. Only his stairs were interior - for exterior use of the
same concept, there are the Pyramids and one of the theories for the way
they've been built (using "spiral" ramps).
Your concept is very good, overall; the advantages of exterior emergency
stairs seem obvious, and the spiral is a brilliant way to "cover" the whole
building economically.
Pedro
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