Title:
Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney - The Floating Concrete Box
Author(s):
Hughes
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Web Session
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Date:
10/23/2022
Abstract:
Chau Chak Wing Museum at Sydney University - affectionately known as the 'floating concrete box' is an ambitious structure, the feature 10m high post tensioned concrete 'box' walls cantilever on all four sides, up to 13m, which also form the external façade of the building. This presentation will discuss the design and construction challenges that were overcome to meet the engineering requirements and architectural finishes in the structure.