53 Questions
Which of the following traits is characteristic of first generation high-rise buildings?
Extremely heavy load-bearing exterior walls
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
Wooden floors
Which type of high-rise building was constructed from the 1860s-1920s?
First Generation High-Rises
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
Brick or stone
Which of the following was a common feature of first generation high-rise buildings' vertical openings?
Unprotected stairwells and elevators
The Hayden Building, completed in 1901, is an example of a:
First Generation High-Rise
What is the main feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
Six feet thick walls at the base
Which building was originally called the American Insurance Union Citadel?
50 West Broad Street
During which era were Third Generation high-rises constructed?
1945-1965
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
Bundled tubular construction
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
Freedom Tower in New York City
What is a characteristic of Fourth generation high-rises?
Reinforced concrete core walls up to six feet thick
What was the original name of 100 East Broad Street?
Bank One Tower
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
Corrugated metal with poured concrete over top
What is a characteristic of Post-World War II Construction?
Lighter weight construction with fire resistive coating applied
What is a notable feature of the Key Bank Building?
It is currently the 23rd tallest building in Columbus
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
Wooden floors
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
The Sears Tower
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
Fourth Generation High-Rises
What is a notable feature of the Key Bank Building?
Tubular structure
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
Concrete floors
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
Brick or stone
What type of high-rise building was constructed from 1945-1965?
Post-World War II Construction
What is the distinguishing feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
The walls at the base of the building are up to six feet thick
Which building is an example of a Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
Freedom Tower in New York City
What is a characteristic of Post-World War II Construction?
Steel frame work with core type construction
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
Masonry
During which era were Second Generation high-rises constructed?
1930s-1940s
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
$1$-foot thick walls at the base
What is the notable feature of the LeVeque Tower (formerly American Insurance Union Citadel)?
$47$-story building completed in 1927
What is a characteristic of Third Generation high-rises?
$6$-foot thick reinforced concrete center core walls
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
$Bundled tubular construction
What was the original name of 100 East Broad Street?
Bank One Tower
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
Corrugated metal with poured concrete over top
Which characteristic was common in first generation high-rise buildings' vertical openings?
Unprotected stairwells and elevators
What material were the exterior walls of many first generation high-rise buildings constructed from?
Brick or stone
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
Floors made of wood
During which era were Third Generation high-rises constructed?
1945-1965
What is a notable feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
Heavy load-bearing exterior walls
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
Not mentioned in the text
What is the distinguishing feature of the Monadnock Building in Chicago?
The walls at the base of the structure are up to six feet thick
What material were many first generation high-rise buildings' exterior walls constructed from?
Masonry and tile
During which era were Second Generation high-rises constructed?
1930s-1940s
What are the floors made of in Third Generation high-rises?
Corrugated metal with poured concrete over top
What type of high-rise building was constructed from 1945-1965?
Third Generation
Which building serves as the home of the Ohio Supreme Court?
65 South Front Street
What is a characteristic of Fourth generation high-rises?
Reinforced concrete center core walls up to six feet thick
What was a common weak link in the construction of first generation high-rise buildings?
"Light weight steel bar joist construction"
What is a notable feature of the LeVeque Tower (formerly American Insurance Union Citadel)?
Floors are made of corrugated metal with poured concrete over top
Which of the following traits is characteristic of first generation high-rise buildings?
Columns run along the outside of the tube and connect back to the core
Which building is an example of Fourth generation high-rise construction style?
100 East Broad Street (Chase Tower)
What type of construction style is exemplified by the Sears Tower in Chicago?
Bundled tubular construction
Test your knowledge on different generations of high-rise buildings and their characteristics, from the first to the fourth generation. Identify the traits associated with each generation and enhance your understanding of high-rise building evolution.
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