Structural Design – At 8’ wide, 2’ thick and up to 80’ tall, these shearwalls are extremely robust to resist both the vertical and lateral loads. They are designed to withstand the seismic (earthquake) forces of the entire structure. With such demand, they were heavily reinforced with rebar and incorporated extensive hardware to connect with other glass, steel and concrete members.
Architectural Finishes – Clean, full 180° radius edges were built into the walls during fabrication. The surfaces received exceptionally smooth treatment and painted white by the contractor to match the general theme of the airport. Each shearwall was unique and expressed the architect’s vision of the overall sweeping concept.
