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    Case Study: Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai

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    The document discusses the construction of the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. It describes how an artificial island was built to support the hotel, which at 321 meters high is one of the tallest buildings in the world. Dow Corning silicone products were used extensively in sealing and protecting the building's unique sail-shaped facade and other areas from the harsh weather conditions.

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    Case Study

    Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai

    The Project
    An island was needed to build what is
    probably the worlds tallest sea-based hotel.
    There were no islands off the Jumerieh
    coast, south of Dubai, so it was decided to
    create one.
    WS Atkins and Partners have thus signed
    an architectural and engineering marvel, the
    Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. At 321 metres
    high, Burj Al Arab is one of the worlds
    tallest buildings. The design was inspired by
    the wind-filled sails of an Arab trading dhow
    ship. With its helipad on the 28th floor and
    a 1,000 square metre restaurant seemingly
    suspended in mid air, this hotel has already
    become a landmark and icon on the Dubai
    skyline.
    The 120 metre long, triangular artificial
    island was constructed by driving 260 piles
    45 metres into the sea bed, a necessity since
    the wind load on the 28th floor can be as
    high as 6100 Pa.
    The finest materials have been sourced from
    around the world to support this architectural
    and technical challenge. The sail facade
    features a double-skinned Teflon-coated
    woven glass fibre screen. It is the first time
    such technology has been used vertically
    in this form and extent in any building
    worldwide.

    The Products
    The Dow Corning product range was once
    again chosen to provide the reliable solutions
    such a unique construction project required,
    especially under these particular weather
    conditions. The facade was sealed with
    Dow Corning 993, Dow Corning 984 and
    Dow Corning Q3-3793 silicone sealants.
    The very large aquarium in the foyer was
    sealed with Dow Corning 795. Firestop 400
    was used internally.
    Additionally, the completion of the project
    required Dow Cornings co-operation with
    companies in the UK, US, Japan and Dubai.
    Dow Corning successfully met the challenge
    of delivering solid solutions for imaginative
    construction projects when operating on an
    global basis.
    Combining the latest technological trends
    and working globally, Dow Corning has
    sealed what is considered as a symbol of
    Arabian hospitality. The Burj Al Arab Hotel
    symbolises the very essence of Dubai,
    embracing the best of the new alongside
    traditions of the past.

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    Burj Al Arab Hotel


    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dow Corning 993
    Dow Corning 984
    Dow Corning Q3-3793
    Dow Corning 795
    Firestop 400
    WS Atkins and Partners

    The project:
    Probably the tallest sea-based hotel in
    the world at a height of 321 metres, the
    Burj Al Arab Hotel is a landmark icon on
    the Dubai skyline. An artificial island was
    created to support this architectural and
    technical marvel. Inspired by the windfilled sails of an Arab trading ship, the sail
    facade features a unique double-skinned
    Teflon-coated woven glass fibre screen.
    The Dow Corning product range was
    chosen to provide the reliable solutions
    such a unique construction project
    required, especially under these particular
    weather conditions. The facade was sealed
    with Dow Corning 993, Dow Corning 984
    and Dow Corning Q3-3793 silicone
    sealants. The very large aquarium in the
    foyer was sealed with Dow Corning 795,
    while Firestop 400 was used internally.

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