Kapil Ruhela
The Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest man-made structure in the world. Standing at a staggering height of 828 meters (2,717 feet).
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Building the Burj Khalifa presented numerous challenges. The foundation needed to support the massive structure had to be dug to a depth of 50 meters (164 feet) and reinforced with 58,900 cubic meters (77,000 cubic yards) of concrete.
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Construction Challenges:
Over 110,000 tons of steel were used for the construction, weighing more than the equivalent of 100,000 cars.
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The height of the Burj Khalifa was initially planned to reach 808 meters (2,651 feet), but it was increased to its current height during construction.
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Height Limitation Mystery
The reason for this sudden change remains a mystery.
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Some speculate that it was done to ensure the Burj Khalifa would definitively surpass the height of China's Shanghai Tower, which was under construction at the same time.
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The Burj Khalifa is equipped with one of the world's fastest elevators, capable of traveling at a speed of 10 meters per second (33 feet per second).
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Elevator Speed:
These high-speed elevators can transport visitors to the observation deck on the 148th floor in just under a minute.
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isitors at the Burj Khalifa's observation decks on the higher floors may experience an optical illusion known as a "vertical mirage."
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Observatory Mirages:
Due to the curvature of light rays, the view from the observation deck can sometimes appear as if the surrounding buildings and structures are inclined or leaning towards the tower.
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The Burj Khalifa features a state-of-the-art LED lighting system that illuminates the exterior of the building at night, creating stunning visual displays.
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Lighting and Visual Display