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are skyscaper built? Vertical columns of
steel are constructed and built up from the
substructure. This is to support the skyscraper`s
weight when the concrete, glass and metal cover
has been put. The weight from the skyscraper is
transferred to the vertical columns from the
horizontal steel girders which will be fitted to
the steel columns at every floor to give support
to each floor. More on the horizontal steel girders
here
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