Case Study
Dow Provides Silicone Solutions for the Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower
Dow Provides Silicone Solutions for the Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing T ower Case Study: Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing T ower The Challenge The 610-meter-tall design and the hyperboloid architectural structure of the Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower; the slight swaying of the tower which results from its tremendous weight; and its long, thin core structure all increase the difficulty of installing glass curtain walls. The types of glass curtain walls used in this The Project 100% DOWSILTM silicone sealants were used in the frame supported glass curtain walls and spider fix curtain wall of the Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower. Project Description Dubbed the “world’s tallest tower,” the Guangzhou TV and Sightseeing Tower rises 610 meters above the banks of the Pearl Rive