Why is This Skyscraper on Stilts? The Secret Behind a Special Building
🧠 好奇問題:為什麼這棟大樓的支柱不是在四個角落,而是蓋在每一面的中間呢,?如果大風吹過來,這棟大樓會不會搖晃得很厲害呢?
🎧 這一集在聊什麼:我們要來聽聽紐約花旗集團中心的故事,這棟大樓因為要避開旁邊的教堂,所以設計得很特別。但後來工程師發現支柱的接頭可能不夠堅固,於是趕快在大家下班後的深夜悄悄補強大樓,守護大家的安全。
👦👧 適合誰收聽:適合國小生收聽,也很適合爸媽陪孩子一起聽、一起討論。
🎙️ 節目介紹:這裡是《你想學什麼呢?》,一個用簡單、有趣的方式,陪孩子探索世界各種為什麼的 Podcast。
🧠 Curiosity question:Why are the pillars of this skyscraper in the middle of each side instead of at the corners? What would happen to such a unique building if a strong wind started to blow?
🎧 What this episode is about:This is the story of the Citicorp Center in New York, which was built on stilts to make room for a church. After an engineer found that the joints needed to be much stronger, the team worked secretly at night to fix the building and keep everyone safe.
👦👧 Who this episode is for:This episode is suitable for elementary school children and is great for parents to listen together with their kids.
🎙️ About the Podcast:What Do You Want to Learn? is a kid-friendly educational podcast that uses simple and engaging explanations to explore everyday “why” questions with curious young listeners.