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Structural system for high buildings
A buttressed core is a structural system for high buildings, consisting of a hexagonal core reinforced by three buttresses that form a Y shape. The buttressed
Buttressed_core
Skyscraper in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
a buttressed core configuration, refined from the system developed for the Burj Khalifa. The structure consists of a closed triangular central core with
Jeddah_Tower
Residential in Seoul, South Korea
that maximizes views and floor space. It pioneered the way for the buttressed core, whose potential for megatall skyscrapers found expression in UAE's
Samsung Tower Palace 3 – Tower G
Samsung_Tower_Palace_3_–_Tower_G
Skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
and hotel space. A buttressed central core and wings are used to support the height of the building. The Burj Khalifa's central core houses all vertical
Burj_Khalifa
Skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois
interconnected masses with differing heights. The superstructure uses a buttressed core, and unlike in most buildings, the building's perimeter columns step
St._Regis_Chicago
Tall habitable building
of the current tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, which uses a Buttressed core. Trussed tube and X-bracing: Khan pioneered several other variations
Skyscraper
Architectural term
2010. An offset core can also be used to provide shade from the sun. Buttressed core Skyscraper design and construction https://global.ctbuh
Core_(architecture)
American structural engineer (born 1953)
heights, he developed the "buttressed core" structural system, consisting of a hexagonal core reinforced by three buttresses that form a Y shape. This
William_F._Baker_(engineer)
Load-bearing sub-system of a building or object in structural engineering
possible: Buttresses Diagrid Exoskeleton Space truss Superframe Tube (structure) Base isolation Body-on-frame (automotive) Buttressed core Double wishbone
Structural_system
American architectural and engineering firm
footprint, he developed the "buttressed core" structural system, consisting of a hexagonal core reinforced by three buttresses that form a Y shape. Davis
SOM_(architectural_firm)
1986 nuclear accident in the Soviet Union
meltdown destroyed the reactor building. This was followed by a reactor core fire that spread radioactive contaminants across the Soviet Union and Europe
Chernobyl_disaster
interleading rooms on both sides of an entrance ha The Bergtheil House, the core of which dates from 1847, formed the nucleus of the Westville residential
List of heritage sites in KwaZulu-Natal
List_of_heritage_sites_in_KwaZulu-Natal
Type of artificial dam
water-resistant natural covering for its surface, and may feature a dense, watertight core to resist surface or seepage erosion. Such a dam is composed of fragmented
Embankment_dam
1924 novel by Vladimir Obruchev
the book. Kirkus Reviews said, "This is a most erudite adventure tale buttressed by accurate geological, biological and botanical information, geared for
Plutonia_(novel)
Transitionary period from 383-410
forces withdrew to defend or seize the Western Roman Empire's continental core, leaving behind an autonomous post-Roman Britain. In 383, the usurper Magnus
End_of_Roman_rule_in_Britain
Barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface or underground streams
clay core and had gently sloping faces. In France, Gouffre d'Enfer masonry gravity dam (1866) was 60 m (200 ft) tall. The world's first large buttress dam
Dam
Computer processor contained on an integrated-circuit chip
team of 250 researchers. The effort to accomplish the impossible was buttressed by development of and through—remote-collaboration and assigning younger
Microprocessor
Structure covering destroyed unit 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
sarcophagus has over 60 bore holes to allow observation of the interior of the core. In many places the structure was designed to have ventilation shafts to
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant sarcophagus
Chernobyl_Nuclear_Power_Plant_sarcophagus
Architectural style of Medieval Europe
arch in turn led to the development of the pointed rib vault and flying buttresses, combined with elaborate tracery and stained glass windows. At the Abbey
Gothic_architecture
Medieval European architectural style
can often be of highly complex form, with half-segments of large hollow-core columns on the inner surface supporting the arch, or a clustered group of
Romanesque_architecture
Proposed family of Native African languages
the work of Colleen Ahland, Blench notes that the inclusion of Koman is buttressed by the work of Manuel Otero. The argument for Songhay is mostly lexical
Nilo-Saharan_languages
Species of plant
largest of all tree-borne fruits. The fruits consist of a fibrous, whitish core (rachis) about 5–10 cm (2–4 inches) thick. Radiating from this are many individual
Jackfruit
2026 Hindi-language film by Vishal Bhardwaj
energy and a few stylish flourishes, the film struggles to find its emotional core. It is watchable, even fun in parts, but rarely affecting in the way Bhardwaj’s
O'Romeo
Tree species; the small-leaved fig
obliqua can grow to 60 m (200 ft) high and nearly as wide with a pale grey buttressed trunk, and glossy green leaves. The small round yellow fruit ripen and
Ficus_obliqua
Mosque and former church in Istanbul, Turkey
have been modeled on the Hagia Sophia's core structure of a large central dome resting on pendentives and buttressed by two semi-domes. Byzantine churches
Hagia_Sophia
Perennial woody plant with elongated trunk
function of buttress roots: a comparative study of the anchorage systems of buttressed (Aglaia and Nephelium ramboutan species) and non-buttressed (Mallotus
Tree
Church in Amiens, France
the chapels between the buttresses and at the angles of the transept were added. The original design of the flying buttresses around the choir had them
Amiens_Cathedral
Unbuilt building in New York City
office floors would have been cantilevered outward in all directions. A core with 52 elevators would have helped support the building, Despite Breuer's
Grand_Central_Tower
Fictional desert planet featured in the Dune series
constructed of "bleak stone" with shadowed carvings, deeply recessed windows, buttressed walls and dark hangings. She notes: "The arched ceiling stood two stories
Arrakis
Species of plant native to Africa
with a buttressed, spreading base. Trunks may reach a diameter of 10–14 m (33–46 ft), and may be made up of multiple stems fused around a hollow core. The
Adansonia_digitata
Species of cypress tree
flood-prone sites tend to form buttressed bases, but trees grown on drier sites may lack this feature. The buttressed base usually begins at the soil
Taxodium_distichum
Hypothetical former Solar System planet
the asteroid (3) Juno by Karl Ludwig Harding and (4) Vesta by Olbers, buttressed his hypothesis. In 1823, German linguist and retired teacher Johann Gottlieb
Phaeton_(hypothetical_planet)
Executive committee of the CCP
continuous learning. The initiative for cadre training after 2002 was buttressed by the Central Party School, and the regional party schools, including
Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party
Politburo_of_the_Chinese_Communist_Party
mainstreamed in Bhutan's overall approach to development planning and to be buttressed by the force of law. Although Bhutan's natural heritage is still largely
Wildlife_of_Bhutan
Western Asian architectural style
stamped with the name of the king. The sloping walls of the stages were buttressed. The access to the top was by means of a triple monumental staircase,
Architecture_of_Mesopotamia
Direct descendants of Vulgar Latin
'especially' or per iscritto 'in writing' (a form whose survival may have been buttressed in part by the word iscritto < Latin īnscrīptus). One profound change
Romance_languages
American economist and statistician (1912–2006)
central banks simply refinance second-tier banks on demand but are not in the core of monetary creation. Milton Friedman and Nicholas Kaldor were involved in
Milton_Friedman
Second-highest mountain in India
the sanctuary was closed again in 1983. Currently, Nanda Devi forms the core of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (which includes Nanda Devi National Park)
Nanda_Devi
Ancient Mesopotamian civilization from 3300 to 1900 BC
perhaps as early as c. 5000 – c. 4500 BC. The region demonstrated a number of core agricultural techniques, including organized irrigation, large-scale intensive
Sumer
Extinct species of canine mammal
hunter – and even how it consumed its prey. The mandibles of canids are buttressed behind the carnassial teeth to enable the animals to crack bones with
Dire_wolf
City and municipality in Utrecht, Netherlands
city walls was restricted until the 19th century. Surrounding the medieval core there is a ring of late-19th- and early-20th-century neighbourhoods, with
Utrecht
Keratin structure in whales, used for flexible stiffening
baleen has been described as a tubular structure with a hollow medulla (inner core) enclosed by a tubular layer with a diameter varying from 60 to 900 micrometres
Baleen
Specialized agency of the United Nations
WHO report on the Ebola response pointed to underfunding and the lack of "core capacity" in health systems in developing countries as the primary weaknesses
World_Health_Organization
Art museum in Paris, France
first one having been purchased by Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia to form the core of the present Museo Egizio in Turin). The Restoration period also saw the
Louvre
U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C.
removed. A continuous sloping unreinforced concrete buttress encircles what remains. The buttress is 100 feet 4 inches (30.6 m) square at its base, 64 feet
Washington_Monument
French political and religious crisis
and the bishop of Valence. However these concessions did not effect the core issues such as the real presence, which would prove far more difficult. Navarre
1559–1562 French political crisis
1559–1562_French_political_crisis
French essayist (1891–1984)
tea-time "breakfast". Sources speculate that a more varied diet might have buttressed his failing health more effectively[according to whom?]. It would, however
Céleste_Albaret
Lightweight two seater roadster
previous 25 years. As production continues and generations are added, the core idea, dimensions and basic technology remain, with technological advancements
Mazda_MX-5
International agreement on the nuclear program of Iran
International Peace claimed that the final agreement was based upon (and buttressed) "the rules-based nonproliferation regime created by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Iran_nuclear_deal
Ancient city in northwest Asia Minor
close-fitting ashlars, contemporary sites typically used ashlars around a rubble core. Troy VI's walls were overlooked by several rectangular watchtowers, which
Troy
Private university in New York City, New York
to the north, and Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) to the west. The core of NYU consists of buildings that surround Washington Square Park. In addition
New_York_University
Renaissance statue in Florence, Italy
already situated, the pedestal apparently consisted of a sheath surrounding a core rather than a solid block of stone meant to support the weight of the statue
David_(Michelangelo)
1803–1815 series of wars led by Napoleon
never had more than 320,000 men under arms at any time. In 1813–1815, the core of its army (about 100,000 men) was characterised by competence and determination
Napoleonic_Wars
Catalan architect (1852–1926)
Joan Oñós. A notable feature is the triple-height entrance hall; it is the core of the building, surrounded by the main rooms, and it is remarkable for its
Antoni_Gaudí
flooding. Marib Dam Yemen ~750 BC (early form ~2000 BC) Earthen with masonry core Key to Sabaean irrigation; expanded multiple times; functioned for over 1
List_of_historic_dams
Deterioration of rocks and minerals through exposure to the elements
stress weathering is most effective when the heated portion of the rock is buttressed by surrounding rock, so that it is free to expand in only one direction
Weathering
Castle in Caerphilly, Wales
Dam was a massive structure, 152 metres (499 ft) long, ending in a huge buttressed wall. The remains of the castle mill – originally powered by water from
Caerphilly_Castle
Military reserve organization
train and equip the entire National Guard adequately, the SRF would be a core group of 150,000 National Guardsmen available and ready for immediate overseas
National Guard (United States)
National_Guard_(United_States)
Roman politician and assassin of Julius Caesar (85–42 BC)
"Welcome to Hell: the Story of Buttress". Underground Underdogs. Retrieved 28 March 2025. The Buttress (23 June 2023). Buttress - Rex - Brutus II (Official
Marcus_Junius_Brutus
Philosophy of individual rights and liberty
pointed to the debt owed to Constant. Liberalism in Britain was based on core concepts such as classical economics, free trade, laissez-faire government
Liberalism
Hypothetical event
brainpower of tens of thousands of humans and probably millions of CPU cores to... design better CPUs!" But this has not led to a hard takeoff; rather
Technological_singularity
Architectural movement
dictated the use of structural members in compression, leading to tall, buttressed buildings with interior columns of load-bearing masonry and tall, narrow
Gothic_Revival_architecture
U.S. military defense program (1984–1993)
assault on the concepts, alliances, and arms-control agreements that have buttressed American security for several decades, and the president's [Reagan's]
Strategic_Defense_Initiative
Mother church of Armenia built in the 4th century
the Loire, near Orleans) is an exact reproduction of the Armenian apse-buttressed square with free central pillars, dating from the ninth century. The latter
Etchmiadzin_Cathedral
Convent and shopping district in Singapore
Jesus (CHIJ). The complex is located at Victoria Street in the Downtown Core, within the Central Area, Singapore's central business district. The complex
CHIJMES
Blended Scotch whisky
of Scotland. The Strathisla single malt is the core malt whisky in all Chivas Regal blends, buttressed by malts from Longmorn, The Glenlivet, Allt-a-Bhainne
Chivas_Regal
Dispersion of Jews around the globe
CE, when the revolt against Trajan destroyed them. Their presence was buttressed by numerous Jewish administrators who joined them in Egypt's military
Jewish_diaspora
introduced by the Romans include: arch-gravity dams arch dams buttress dams multiple-arch buttress dams The origin of the so-called weir bridges, which were
List of Roman dams and reservoirs
List_of_Roman_dams_and_reservoirs
Species of tree native to North America
stands as a prominent landmark at the entrance to Seattle's downtown retail core. Other large specimens exceeding 90 ft (27 m) are located on the University
Sequoiadendron_giganteum
Political opposition research report regarding the 2016 US election
Russian disinformation. It's an incredibly complex subject that is at the very core of my training and my professional mission. The IG Report said Steele explained
Steele_dossier
Country in the Horn of Africa
Foreign Legion (13 DBLE) was transferred from Algeria to Djibouti to form the core of the French garrison there. On 31 July 2011, the demi-brigade left Djibouti
Djibouti
Medieval cathedral in France
by the flying buttresses, and downwards, first through columns made of ribs joined, then by alternating round and octagonal solid cored piers, each of
Chartres_Cathedral
2016 superhero film by Zack Snyder
favorably compared." Eisenberg explained his character's background as having "a core of reality", saying, "[Luthor] has a backstory that's tragic and an emotional
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman_v_Superman:_Dawn_of_Justice
Private school in the US
receiving EdChoice vouchers The school is characterized by a robust liberal arts core. For example, to graduate, students must take Rhetoric and must act in a
Dominion_Academy_of_Dayton
Political concept that Asian countries tend to be more authoritarian
geography as destiny; they saw despotism as a political construct, often buttressed by superstition, rather than a simple outgrowth of environment. At the
Oriental_despotism
strip-wound cut cores; types SM, SE, SU, SG and S3U; dimensions materials Withdrawn DIN 41309-2 Small transformers and chokes; strip-wound cut cores; technical
List_of_DIN_standards
Quality of an individual or group influencing or guiding others
much to the ideal of the (male) scholar-leader and his benevolent rule, buttressed by a tradition of filial piety. — P.K. Saxena Leadership is a matter of
Leadership
emphasizing the interdependence of light and color and identifying three core elements of painting: circumscriptio (drawing), compositio (composition)
Light_in_painting
Fictional city in the Dark Souls series
obstacles. This includes a duo of Silver Knight archers that guard the buttress leading to a side balcony entrance of the Keep. After fighting their way
Anor_Londo
Medieval Muslim Turkic dynasty and state (977–1186)
statecraft and monarchical rule, with the ruler as a distant figure, buttressed by divine favor, ruling over a mass of traders, artisans, peasants, etc
Ghaznavid_Empire
Traditionalist branches of Judaism
defenders of tradition embraced Maimonides' claim that the Sages merely buttressed already received laws with biblical citations, rather than actually deriving
Orthodox_Judaism
Use of racial theories for and against Zionism
sociology", played a central role as director of the Palestine Office (PO) and core organizer of Zionist "colonization" in all of its dimensions from land purchase
Racial conceptions of Jewish identity in Zionism
Racial_conceptions_of_Jewish_identity_in_Zionism
Roman general and dictator (100–44 BC)
his candidacy or refuse to ratify an election he won. This also was the core of his war justification: that Pompey and his allies were planning, by force
Julius_Caesar
Country in South America
the basis of opposition proceedings and merits. The justice system is buttressed by the independent offices of public prosecutor and the public defender
Ecuador
American Buddhist master and writer (1943–1990)
attempt to secure his position of control." Tendzin "took further action to buttress his centrality by denying students permission to seek teachings from other
Ösel_Tendzin
International communist organization (1919–1943)
marginal force, grew enormously in numbers and prestige, its authority buttressed by the arrival of Soviet aid. The Comintern's strategy, directed from
Communist_International
Bridge in Beaverkill, New York USA
are supplemented by additional diagonals at the ends and four wooden buttresses along the exterior on either side. The bridge was an early step in bringing
Beaverkill_Bridge
Political strategy in Germany
(formerly the National Democratic Party). The primary objective is to buttress the Rechtsstaat, prevent far-right elements from gaining leverage over
Firewall against the far-right in Germany
Firewall_against_the_far-right_in_Germany
Tallest, largest, stoutest, widest, and other such trees
next-to-bark measurement, pushing the tape in and out over every crevice and buttress. The measurements could also be influenced by deviation of the tape measure
List_of_superlative_trees
Hexagonal lattice made of carbon atoms
unlayered graphene displaying only (hk0) rings have been observed in the core of presolar graphite onions. TEM studies show faceting at defects in flat
Graphene
Imperial Roman palace
at the Domus Tiberiana. Part of the rebuilding involved constructing a buttressed perimeter wall which enclosed the assorted houses for the first time.
Domus_Tiberiana
Frozen water; the solid state of water
accelerate substantially as the floating ice shelves are lost and can no longer buttress the glaciers. This would trigger poorly understood marine ice sheet instability
Ice
City walls of Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)
820–829). The wall is a relatively light structure, less than 3 m thick, buttressed by arches which support its parapet and featuring four towers and numerous
Walls_of_Constantinople
Ancient city of Sumer and Babylonia
a central hall flanked along the long axis by two smaller halls, and buttressed façades; the prototype of all future Mesopotamian temple architectural
Uruk
British author (born 1965)
single mother. The Leveson Inquiry into the British press named Rowling as a "core participant" in 2011. She was one of many celebrities alleged to have been
J._K._Rowling
Church in Kent, England
£11.5 million, and as at May 2014 over £20 million had been raised. The core part of the fundraising programme is focused on the cathedral's fabric. The
Canterbury_Cathedral
Large language family of Sub-Saharan Africa
reasons, thus reconstructing an idiosyncratic grouping. Nonetheless, he buttressed his argument with an extremely valuable compilation of data, establishing
Niger–Congo_languages
British author and Holocaust denier (born 1938)
When I read that in the report in the courtroom in Toronto, I became a hard-core disbeliever". In addition, Irving was influenced to embrace Holocaust denial
David_Irving
American comedy television series
programming" which adds little to a mashup of viral videos but "clutter, buttressed by a lot of stale references". Stuever thought the concept of the series
Tosh.0
Religious site in Jerusalem
he put it (1999 v. 2, p. 45; 1973 v. 2, p. 11), the jami' that is in the core of al-Masjid al-Aqsa at the qiblah where the Friday service takes place is
Temple_Mount
BUTTRESSED CORE
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Girl/Female
English American Irish
From the round hill; seething pool; or ravine.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : habitational name from Corbridge in Northumberland, named in late Old English as Corebricg ‘bridge near Corchester’, from a shortened form of Corstopitum, the Celtic name of Corchester + Old English brycg ‘bridge’.
Female
Irish
Irish form of French Corinne, COREEN means "maiden."
Boy/Male
American, British, English, Irish
From the Ravine; Hill Hollow; Variant of Corey Hill Hollow
Girl/Female
Irish
Maiden.
Surname or Lastname
Irish
Irish : variant of Curley.English : habitational name from Corley in Warwickshire or Coreley in Shropshire, both named with Old English corna, a metathesized form of crona, genitive plural of cron, cran ‘crane’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Girl/Female
Greek English French Irish
Maiden.
Girl/Female
Muslim
The innermost essence, Core, Gist
Girl/Female
English American Greek
This name was invented by British writer Marie Corelli, who gave it to her heroine in her novel...
Girl/Female
Indian
The innermost essence, Core, Gist
Boy/Male
Scottish American Gaelic English Anglo Saxon Irish
Seething pool.
Girl/Female
Muslim
The innermost essence, Core, Gist
Girl/Female
Indian
The innermost essence, Core, Gist
Girl/Female
Irish
Maiden.
Surname or Lastname
English, Irish, and German
English, Irish, and German : variant of Korell.
Girl/Female
Greek French
Maiden.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old Norse personal name Kori, which is of uncertain meaning.Northern Irish : variant of Curry.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.Southern Italian : from a short form of the personal names Boncore, literally ‘good heart’, a medieval omen name, or Belcore.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Corey.
Male
English
English name, possibly of Irish Gaelic origin, from a place name COREY means "deep hollow, ravine."
BUTTRESSED CORE
BUTTRESSED CORE
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sweet, Sabine
Girl/Female
Scottish
From Comines.
Girl/Female
Hebrew Biblical
Married.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Command, Mandate
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Greek, Latin
Warrior; Place of Thracius
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English Gallis, variant of Wallis.Possibly an Americanized form of German Gölz (see Goelz).
Girl/Female
Hindi Scottish
Arrow.
Boy/Male
Hindu
The Moon
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a habitational name from Rushmere in Suffolk, near Lowestoft, so named from Old English rysc ‘rushes’ + mere ‘pond’, ‘lake’.perhaps also an Americanized form of German Ruschmeier, a topographic name for a farmer who lived and farmed in an area where reeds grew (see Rusch 1 and Meyer).
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Oriya, Sanskrit, Telugu
A Young Girl
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n.
Anything which supports or strengthens.
n.
That which cores; an instrument for coring fruit; as, an apple corer.
n.
The center or inner part, as of an open space; as, the core of a square.
n.
An architectural member, upright, and generally ending in a small spire, -- used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire, and the like. Pinnacles may be considered primarily as added weight, where it is necessary to resist the thrust of an arch, etc.
a.
Not tied up in tresses; unarranged; -- said of the hair.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Buttress
v. t.
To support with a buttress; to prop; to brace firmly.
n.
The short wooden buttress of a post.
v. t.
To take out the core or inward parts of; as, to core an apple.
n.
The most important part of a thing; the essence; as, the core of a subject.
n.
The heart or inner part of a thing, as of a column, wall, rope, of a boil, etc.; especially, the central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds; as, the core of an apple or quince.
n.
A buttress of an arch; the supporter, or that part which joins it to the upright pier.
n.
A projecting mass of masonry, used for resisting the thrust of an arch, or for ornament and symmetry.
n.
Any additional or auxiliary mass of masonry used to stiffen a wall. See Buttress.
n.
A principal compartment of the walls, roof, or other part of a building, or of the whole building, as marked off by the buttresses, vaulting, mullions of a window, etc.; one of the main divisions of any structure, as the part of a bridge between two piers.
v. t.
To form by means of a core, as a hole in a casting.
n.
A flying buttress.
imp. & p. p.
of Buttress
n.
A stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, or the like, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place.
n.
A kind of buttress of masonry to strengthen a revetment wall.