Marina Bay Sands | Singapore
Completion Date: 2010
Project Overview
The Marina Bay Sands is a world-class resort on Singapore’s waterfront designed by internationally renowned architect, Moshe Safdie. It is immediately recognizable from its triple towers, which are connected by the Sands SkyPark™. A unique feature of the sky park is that it extends 65 meters beyond the north tower and is suspended 57 stories in the air. The sky park includes a public observatory, gardens, restaurants, and a 151m infinity swimming pool.
Why CPP
A major concern with this building was how wind and wind-induced vibration would affect the lofty sky park. If uncomfortable windy conditions or wind-induced movement was present in the sky park, it could jeopardize the resort guests’ experience and the reputations of the resort owner, architect, and engineering teams.
By developing scaled models of the Marina Bay Sands property CPP tested and assessed both normal and extreme wind conditions and their effects on the sky park. Using the information provided by CPP, an effective supplemental damper system was designed and implemented. Hidden in the architect’s design, this damper system reduced the motion of the sky park. CPP also recommended ways to reduce wind effects for the sky park. Marina Bay Sands is now a key part of the Singapore waterfront, a top Asian resort.
Client Info
Structural Engineer:
AHFsa
www.ahfsa.com.ar
Architect:
Dujovne Hirch y Asociados
www.dujovne-hirsch.com
Expert Details
CPP Project Director:
Dr. Jon Peterka
gwood@cppwind.com
