"Results showed that wind loads were dominated by gust buffeting in the near-along-wind direction for a damping ratio of 0.02 or more, and that the maximum cross-wind response (with two tripod legs facing upwind, at 180 degrees azimuth) would only match or exceed this if the damping ratio were less than 0.01(wind engineering)." .
The test determined the tower to be very aerodynamic; and became one of the key role characteristic that determined much of the towers structural design. There were also additional studies to assess wind speeds. At the time of construction in 1995, the local building code required basic 50 year recurrence speed of 70 mph. The engineers recommended 100 year speed of 79 mph. However; the designers decided to increase it to 85mph, a decision that ultimately paid off. Throughout my research of the Las Vegas Stratosphere, it was evident that mid-way through construction the designers and engineers wanted to make a lot of costly unnecessary additions to the structure that steered away from the initial plan and budget. Even though the Stratosphere is still in operation today, additional amusement rides that were added last minute to the top of the tower are defunct. .
Louisiana and Mississippi are known worldwide for their Greek revival and Italianate architecture, and the turn of the century saw the largest plantation home ever built. The one that tops the list is the Belle Grove Plantation, located in White Castle, Louisiana. "He commissioned the architect Henry Howard to design for him a home, larger and grander than any in the regions (historical structures)." After five years of construction, it was completed in 1857. The home stood 62 feet high, 122 feet wide, and 119 feet deep. With four floors and 75 rooms, it was the largest mansion ever built in the South. .
Unfortunately it no longer exists today. The neighboring Nottoway plantation now serves as the largest plantation home in the South.