Title:
Slip Forming New York State World's Fair Pavilion
Author(s):
Maurice Madison
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
61
Issue:
7
Appears on pages(s):
755-762
Keywords:
DOI:
10.14359/7806
Date:
7/1/1964
Abstract:
The New York Stote Pavilion at the 1964-1965 World’s fair in New York consists of two primary elements. The main exhibit structure which features 16 monolithic columns supporting a suspended roof of multicolored plastic. In con-junction with the exhibit structure are three concrete observation towers of 100, 180, and 230~ft heights. The columns and observation tower structures were erected by the slipform method. The construction procedure for these elements is described.