Guoyong (Paul) Fu

Expert Peer Review Committee

Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., Principal | New York City, United States

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Mr. Guoyong (Paul) Fu, a Principal at Thornton Tomasetti Inc, has more than 20 years of experience in structural analysis, design and project management of super-tall buildings, long span sport utilities , airport terminals, and mixed-use structures.

With comprehensive knowledge in the design of concrete &steel structure, Seismic Design, Performance Based Design and Finite Element Analysis, Mr Fu accumulated extensive experience through the structural design works for major projects in US and the Asia, including Shanghai Towers(632m), Taipei 101(508m), Wuhan Greenland Center(606+m), Ping An International Finance Center (660m), Jakarta Signature Tower (638m), Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Convention Center , PETCO Park Stadium, New Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Phase 2 terminals and MGM CityCenter Block A in Las Vegas.

Mr. Fu is a licensed professional engineer in New York State. He holds a…

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Guoyong (Paul) Fu

CTBUH Roles

Expert Peer Review Committee (2014 – Present)

Annual Conference, Presenter (Shanghai 2012; Shanghai 2014)

Videos

18 September 2014

Structural Design Challenges of Zhongnan Center

This presentation will give an overview of the following solutions used to address the structural challenges of the Zhongnan Center: a foundation to support the...

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17 October 2016

Designing a Bamboo Shaped Suptertall Tower in Hefei

Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu & Zheng Gui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti

The Evergrande International Financial Center, located in Binhu New Area CBD in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, consists of one iconic108-story, 518m tall tower, one single...

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16 September 2014

Unique Structural Design Aspects

Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Qing (Steve) Zuo & Paul Fu, Thornton Tomasetti Inc.

This chapter discusses the unique structural solutions for the 632m tall Shanghai Tower. An innovative “Core-Outrigger-Mega Frame” lateral system is adopted to meet China’s conservative...

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18 September 2014

Structural Design Challenges of Zhongnan Center

This presentation will give an overview of the following solutions used to address the structural challenges of the Zhongnan Center: a foundation to support the...

17 September 2014

Designing a Supertall for the Venice of China

In this presentation, attendees will learn about the unique structural elements that support Suzhou Zhongnan Center, including the “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral system; the foundation system, which...

20 September 2012

Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower: Seamlessly Integrating Structure and Architecture

On track to become the 7th tallest building in the world, Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower is a 125-story, 600+ meter megatall tower in China....

20 September 2012

Track 14: China Tall Q & A Session

The Track 14 panel consisting of: Chris Wilkinson, Wilkinson Eyre Architects; David Malott, KPF; Dennis Poon, Thornton Tomasetti; and Guoyong Fu, Thornton Tomasetti take questions...

Research

17 October 2016

Designing a Bamboo Shaped Suptertall Tower in Hefei

Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu & Zheng Gui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti

The Evergrande International Financial Center, located in Binhu New Area CBD in Hefei, Anhui Province, China, consists of one iconic108-story, 518m tall tower, one single...

16 September 2014

Unique Structural Design Aspects

Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Qing (Steve) Zuo & Paul Fu, Thornton Tomasetti Inc.

This chapter discusses the unique structural solutions for the 632m tall Shanghai Tower. An innovative “Core-Outrigger-Mega Frame” lateral system is adopted to meet China’s conservative...

16 September 2014

Structural Design Challenges

Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Paul Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti

Built on soft soils, Suzhou Zhongnan Center relies on concrete bored piles with post-grouting to support the massive tower. An efficient lateral system, namely the...

16 September 2014

Designing a Megatall for Lateral Stability and Settlement

Dennis Poon, Yi Zhu, Guoyong (Paul) Fu & Zhenggui Ma, Thornton Tomasetti

As a megatall building, Suzhou Zhongnan Center will need an efficient lateral system to withstand high wind and seismic loads. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Megaframe” lateral system...

19 September 2012

Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower: Seamlessly Integrating Structure and Architecture

Guoyong Fu, Dennis Poon & Mark Dannettel, Thornton Tomasetti; Juan Betancur, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Wuhan Greenland Center Main Tower is a 125-story, 600+ meter mega-tower in China. The tower structural system has been developed to harmonize with the architecture...

19 September 2012

Structural Design Challenges of Shanghai Tower

Yi Zhu, Dennis Poon, Steve Zuo & Guoyong Fu, Thornton Tomasetti

This paper discusses the structural challenges and solutions of the 632m tall Shanghai Tower. A unique “Core-Outrigger-Mega Frame” lateral system is used to meet China...