Turning torso
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TURNING TORSOARCH631 Structural Case Study
Katie Bodolus Cameron Burke Cameron Christian Lance Kubiak Lauren Sobecki
Introduction
Background
Concept
Structural Features
Slab
Core
Spine
Foundation
Structural Analysis
Lateral Loads
Wind Loads
Construction
Façade
References
OUTLINE
Introduction
Structural Components
Structural Analysis
Construction
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Architect: Santiago Calatrava
Location: Malmo, Sweden
Design: 1999-2001
Construction: 2001-2005
Type: Residential Tower
Structure: Core and Slabs
(concrete)
Exoskeleton: Steel
Height: 623ft.
Levels: 56
Façade Area: 215,278ft.2
Net Floor Area: 227,710ft.2
BACKGROUND
Introduction
Structural Components
Structural Analysis
Construction
References
Based on the sculpture,
“Twisting Torso” exploring the human body in motion, twisting as far as it can naturally being pushed while staying directly upright
Form is made up of 9 cubes, each individual cube containing five stories
CONCEPT
Introduction
Structural Components
Structural Analysis
Construction
References
Twists 90 degrees from the ground level to the top floor
CONCEPT
Introduction
Structural Components
Structural Analysis
Construction
References
Each floor consists of a square section around the core and a triangular part supported by an external steel structure
The central core is supported by a foundation slab The corner of each floor is a concrete column supported by a pile foundation
STRUCTURE
Introduction
Structural Components
Structural Analysis
Construction
References
The structural slab is fitted around the core
The forms for the structural slab are triangular shapes, together forming a floor
The forms were rotated 1.6 degrees for each floor in order to create the characteristic twist of the building SLAB
Introduction
Structural Components
Structural Analysis
Construction
References