Lecture

Floating Monolith: Engineering Challenges

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This lecture explores the engineering challenges faced in creating the floating monolith designed by Jean Nouvel for Expo02, including extensive physical and numerical testing to ensure visitor comfort, anchoring forces, and stability. The monolith, resembling a 11-story building, had to meet maritime standards to prevent seasickness even in stormy conditions.

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