How the World's Thinnest Skyscraper survives the wind

In this video, we break down the structural engineering behind 432 Park Avenue, one of New York City's most slender skyscrapers. Using simple engineering drawings and animations, we'll follow the complete wind load path through the tower — from the moment wind hits the facade to the reinforced-concrete core, perimeter columns, outrigger system, foundations and ultimately the ground. 432 Park Avenue is approximately 1,396 feet tall and only about 93.5 feet wide, giving it an extreme slenderness ratio of roughly 1:15. This creates unique structural and aerodynamic challenges for engineers. Structural studies of the tower describe five two-storey open zones and mass-damping systems used to control its wind response. If you enjoy visual engineering explanations about skyscrapers, bridges, buildings, ships and other structures, subscribe to Civil Engineering World. How 432 Park Avenue survives the wind #432ParkAvenue #skyscraper #civilengineering