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Why structural reinforced concrete is being used increasingly to build super-tall buildings

Designers occasionally use concrete columns in buildings with structural steel beams supporting the floors. This reduces cost by about one fifth over steel columns, though concrete columns are bulkier and add weight to a structure. From an architectural perspective, concrete is more adaptable because it can be molded into interesting designs. With sustainability an increasing issue for all building construction,…