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Project Grand Hyatt Hotel Dubai (Glulam Case Study #2) |
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Architect: Arkiteknik
Engineer: Mark L Batchelar (NZ)
1. Architect's reflected ceiling plan showing 4 suspended dhow hulls. Originally designed as steel frames and trusses.
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2. McIntosh timber solutions using 34m long x 7m deep "Keel" trusses. Proved more cost effective than steel. All members pre assembled in factory.
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3. Four site assembled trusses craned into place at 11m centres.
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4. Hull shape formed with curved Glulam gunwale and ribs. Service area for ducting, etc. above gunwale and planking to be fixed to ribs for exposed hull shape.
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5. Completed feature boat roof with main curved truss chord also expressed as decorative keel. Total roof area supported by McIntosh Glulam structure 34m x 56m.
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