A Review of Conceptual Design and Self Health Monitoring Program in a Vertical City: A Case of Burj Khalifa, U.A.E.

Burj Khalifa, a notable landmark in growing landscape of skyscrapers, along with other tall structures, has dramatically transformed the morphology Dubai and elevated it to global prominence. This masterpiece was designed attract international interest, as diversifies economy from an oil-based one towards that is tourist-and servicebased. However, foremost design input major challenges super-tall building are associated increase height, which put them at risk wind- earthquake-induced lateral loads user satisfaction. Consequently, essential study both construction phases tallest towers context wind earthquake impact. aims revalidate three structural phases; conceptual, schematic, detailed this vertical city confirm requirements achieved. The methodology theoretical analytical elaboration case obtains confirms basic through review existing survey, drawings, literature, archived documents. Finally, validates presumed behaviour insitu determined response, outstanding. further unveils development health monitoring programme gives instant direct response real performance commencement throughout its lifespan.