The Grand Canyon Skywalk, the World’s Highest Glass Floor

he Grand Canyon Skywalk which is located in Arizona is the World’s highest structure that uses glass floor. It is near the Colorado River and it is operated by the Hualapai Indian Tribe. The famous skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped glass located 4,000 feet (1219m) above the ground. Glass floor technology is also used by tall structures like the Empire State Building, Gateway Arch, Sears Tower and Petronas Towers.

Here’s a description from their website www.grandcanyonskywalk.com:

“This amazing ability to withstand weight as well as the forces of nature is due to the Skywalk’s 2 inch thick steel frame which is designed specifically to flex in the heat, cold, and wind. This frame is anchored to the Grand Canyon by casens and micro piles measuring 46 feet down into the solid bedrock. The specially-made German glass which forms the platform for our guests to walk the experience also plays a big part in the durability and beauty of Skywalk. Each of the 46 panes forming the walkway are constructed of 5-layers of glass bonded together and laminated, weighing in at 1,200 lbs a piece, and making the glass incredibly strong while still providing a crystal-clear view of the canyon below.”

source:semidoppel.com