Macalloy Tie Rods and Stainless Cables used in Korean World Trade Centre Pyramid

Korean World Trade Centre Pyramid view from inside

Year of Completion 2004

by pwdale25 — last modified Mon, 14 Jan 2013

Macalloy tie bars are used in the roof structure of the steel and glass World Trade Centre Pyramid in Korea. The World Trade Centre Pyramid is believed to be the largest steel and glass pyramid in the world and houses a food court to support the adjacent World Trade Centre.

Macalloy stainless cable is used to tension individual steel columns and Macalloy tension bars used to tension the main columns at each corner of the pyramid.  

Macalloy assisted with some component design work.