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The Nazi Block

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The Lasting Legacy of the Schwerbelastungskörper

This chapter delves into the origins and importance of the Schwerbelastungskörper, a concrete cylinder in Berlin linked to Nazi architectural ambitions. After WWII, it transformed into a key asset for scientific research and innovations in structural engineering.

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