Detail diagram of the Burj Dubai Pinnacle

Detail diagram of the Burj Dubai Pinnacle, the 9 levels above tier 24 are basically access platforms for the pinnacle. The whole steel structure above level 162 is basically an enclosed spire with 40 floors of internal platforms with access for the pinacle maintenance.

Burj Dubai September 9th 2008 photo update #2

Burj Dubai September 9th 2008 photo update #2, here is a plan from the old design looks like they are still going to use it.

Burj Dubai September 9th 2008 photo update

Burj Dubai September 9th 2008 photo update, three photos from today of the Burj Dubai

Burj Dubai September 8th 2008 photo update

Burj Dubai September 8th 2008 photo update, Seen clearly in this photo, two of the three pulley wheels are now in place for the spire lifting mechanism. The lifting equipment and the wheels seem to be strand jacks, The wheels are just guides for the lifting cables, and lifting power comes from hydraulic jacks.

Burj Dubai September 7th 2008 photo update

Burj Dubai September 7th 2008 photo update, a new fllor has just strarted the Burj Dubai is now 700.9 meters in height. And to think this tower still has 119 more meters to go until it tops out.