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Here are some links from AISC's Modern
Steel Construction magazine that may be helpful:
- A Gateway For Reno
-- Composed of jumbo-sized steel wide flange members, yet retaining a light and open feel,
the Skywalk at the Atlantis Casino and Resort combines a unique shape with structural
ingenuity. From the April 1999 issue.
- Aladdin Hotel -- A
38-story design-build steel structure features a staggered-truss frame. From the May 1999
issue.
- Designing a Landmark
for the United Arab Emirates -- The tallest hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab sits
on a man-made island 300 m off the coast of Dubai.
- New Alternative To Flat
Plate Construction -- A new proprietary steel system presents a cost effective
alternative for residential design. From the December 1999 issue.
- Opryland Hotel --
The Opryland Hotel's most recent expansion, the Delta, includes a giant skylight covering
4.2 acres. From the April 1998 issue.
- Work of Art
-- The Art Institute of Chicago's new residence hall is an example of how steel can meet
an aggressive construction schedule in vintage building renovation. From the January 2001
issue.
See also our feature Organizations > Buildings.
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