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steel-frame construction

Coverage of steel-frame construction in the Nexus archive.

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  • TECHNOLOGYJun 9 · 13:17 UTCWTOP DC
    America 250: How energy made skyscrapers possible

    The development of skyscrapers in American cities was enabled by fossil fuels and engineering innovations like the safety elevator and steel-frame construction. Oil and natural gas powered machinery for construction and maintenance, while coal initially supported steel production. Cities like Chicago and New York built iconic structures such as the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, which relied on continuous energy for operations.

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