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    DANIELLA CAÑEDO OCTOBER 12, 2024

    CAITLIN G. TROCIO

    Case Study: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

    Architect:
    Moshe Safdie

    Engineer:
    Arup Group

    Date of Completion:
    2010

    1. What is the structural system used or applied that makes the design unique and
    revolutionary?

    • Triple Tower Design: The building is made up of three interconnected towers, each
    standing 55 stories high. These towers are connected at the top by a massive,
    skybridge-like structure called the SkyPark.

    • The SkyPark (Cantilevered Structure): The most striking feature of the Marina Bay
    Sands is the SkyPark that spans across the three towers. This cantilevered structure,
    which extends 67 meters (220 feet) beyond the edge of the towers, is one of the
    longest in the world. The SkyPark is supported by a series of reinforced concrete
    beams, steel cables, and an innovative tension system that allows it to defy gravity
    and appear to "hover" above the towers.

    • Steel-Concrete Composite Design: The towers are constructed using a composite


    structural system that combines reinforced concrete with steel. The use of composite
    materials allows for greater efficiency and strength, which is especially important for
    high-rise buildings subjected to dynamic forces such as wind and seismic activity.
    2. What are the typical design difficulties or challenges that were provided with
    innovative solutions? What are these solutions? Give at least 3 major challenges.

    • Challenge: Balancing the Cantilevered SkyPark


    The Solution:
    The SkyPark’s cantilever is one of the longest in the world. To balance this weight and
    maintain stability, post-tensioned concrete and steel trusses were carefully designed
    and implemented. The trusses span the length of the three towers, helping distribute
    the load evenly while minimizing deformation over time. A counterweight system at the
    far end of the SkyPark ensures the structure remains balanced.

    • Challenge: Foundation and Settling on Reclaimed Land


    The Solution:
    The site is built on reclaimed land, requiring a stable foundation. Engineers used bored
    piles, each driven up to 50 meters deep into marine clay, to support the weight of the
    towers. This deep foundation system ensured that the building remained structurally
    sound, even on the soft, reclaimed soil.

    • Challenge: Horizontal Forces Acting on the Towers


    The Solution:
    To counteract the horizontal forces from the SkyPark and ensure lateral stability, the
    towers were designed with reinforced concrete cores and shear walls. These elements
    provide the necessary rigidity to resist wind loads and seismic activity, creating a stable
    environment for both the towers and the SkyPark above.

    3. What structural elements contributed to the structures' overall integrity and


    functionality?

    • Steel Trusses (Skeletal System) – The SkyPark is supported by a complex truss


    system, where struts bear compressive forces to ensure even load distribution across
    the three towers. The trusses also help counteract the bending and shear forces,
    maintaining the overall balance of the cantilevered structure at the top.

    • Reinforced Concrete Cores (Solid System) – The concrete cores serve as vertical
    structural panels, providing lateral stability and bearing both the vertical loads of the
    towers and the SkyPark above. These cores also house essential services such as
    elevators, stairwells, and mechanical systems, which add to the rigidity of the building.

    • Deep Pile Foundations (Solid System) – The building's slabs and plates transfer
    loads to the deep pile foundations, which stabilize the towers on the soft, reclaimed
    land. These foundations extend deep into the ground, anchoring the structure to a
    more stable substrate to prevent settlement or subsidence, ensuring long-term stability
    even on reclaimed land.

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