Engineering Facts About Burj Khalifa

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Burj Khalifa was also received following awards-

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In 2003, 33 test holes were drilled to study the strength of the bedrock underlying the structure

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Over 45,000 m3 of concrete, weighing more than 110,000 tonnes were used to construct the concrete and steel foundation, which features 192 piles.

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21 September 2004: Emaar contractors begin construction

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Engineering Facts About Burj Khalifa

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It was constructed by Samsung C&T from South Korea, which also did work on the Petronas Twin Towers and Taipei 101.

Burj Khalifa was also received following awards-

Interior Architecture Award

Design Excellence Award

International Architecture Award

Skyscraper Award

In 2003, 33 test holes were drilled to study the strength of the bedrock underlying the structure

Over 45,000 m3 of concrete, weighing more than 110,000 tonnes were used to construct the concrete and steel foundation, which features 192 piles.

21 September 2004: Emaar contractors begin construction

21 July 2007: Surpasses Taipei 101, whose height of 509.2 meter

1 October 2009: exterior of the building is completed

4 January 2010: Burj Khalifa is opened