How do cranes get on top of buildings?
Cranes are one of the most common construction machinery boasting cables and pulleys that facilitate constructors in lifting and moving and other building elements from one place to the other. One incredible sight to catch is these enormous cranes on monumental buildings. Which begs that question, how did the crane get there in the first […]
The Construction of the Statue of Liberty
Standing at 305 ft. tall, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol for the United States of America. Lady Liberty was a gift from the French to show our relationship with them and our independence as a country. Built in France and shipped to the United States, the construction of the Statue took over 10 […]
The History of the Eiffel Tower
As one of the most recognizable landmarks around the world, the Eiffel Tower’s history starts in 1887. It stands 1,063 feet tall from the ground to the highest tip with hidden apartments that the owner held parties in with Thomas Edison and others at that time. These rooms are now open to the public to […]
Why the Leaning Tower of Pisa is Tilted
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in the Italian city of Pisa and is a freestanding bell tower of the city’s cathedral. The tower is famous for its four-degree lean and is the third oldest structure in the city’s Cathedral Square. The tower is 183.27 feet tall from the ground on the low side, […]
How Granite is Extracted from the Earth
Granite is an extremely durable and hard type of igneous rock that is formed by the cooling process of magma. Because it’s such a durable material it’s most commonly used for countertops, flooring and other practical elements. The Formation Molten rock is formed by natural radioactive elements deep underground, which breaks down and then decays. […]
How Lumber is Obtained from Trees
Lumber is a term relating to various woods as a construction material. The wood is cut from tree trunks lengthwise in square or rectangular sections. Wood has been used as a construction material since before written history, with the earliest evidence is found in Nice, France using wood posts to support a hut. The oldest […]
Symbolism and Design of the St. Louis Arch
In 1947, the St. Louis Arch was designed by the architect Eero Saarinen and built as a weighted catenary arch. Standing at 630 feet, the St. Louis Gateway Arch is the tallest arch in the world, the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, and the tallest accessible building in Missouri. The construction of the […]
The Construction of the Panama Canal
In 1881, France began construction of the Panama Canal, a 51-mile waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in Panama. Due to high mortality rates and engineering problems, France ended operations and the United States took over construction in 1904. The Panama Canal was one of the most challenging and largest engineering projects taken on […]
How are Skywalk Bridges Built?
A skywalk bridge may also be known as a skyway or skybridge. It is a connection between two or more buildings which provides a pedestrian walkway in urban areas. A conditioned or unconditioned skywalk can be open, enclosed, encased in glass, for the public, or used strictly for business purposes. Depending on the functionality, they […]
The Pont du Gard Aqueduct in France
Crossing the Gardon River in southern France, the Pont Du Gard is one of the best-preserved ancient aqueduct bridges built in the first century AD by the Romans. In 1985 it was added to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) for its historical importance. By the […]