how are the weight on the first floor of a skyscraper able to hold the weight of over a 100 floors?
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A building doesn’t just rest on the ground. For tall buildings, they drive enormous spikes (“piles”) deep into the ground. And lots of them. These are the things that make up the *foundation* and support the weight of the building.
Here’s a good youtube video with some additional detail:
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