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Old 08-28-2012, 10:38 AM   #36
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Originally Posted by Muffins View Post
I could be wrong about this, but I think there are also issues with the ground that prevent them from making really tall buildings.
I'm no structural engineer, but I would think if they can build 'em on top of the unconsolidated sands of the Emirati desert, they can build them here.

Although the problem may exist in the north of downtown closer to the river where floodplain sediment is more prevalent. Even then, if you dig 20 to 30 m down, you're probably getting into some solid rock.
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