THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA

By: Naor Rom

Questi on #1What is your structure, and where is it located?

My structure is the Leaning Tower of Pisa and it is located in Pisa, Italy

Question #2Why is it unique? Describe the structural features.

It is unique because The Leaning Tower of Pisa was made to be straight up however during construction, it started to slant because it was built on softer land. Also now, it sinks one millimetre every year. The tower is made entirely out of marble, it is a shell structure because it is not fully enclosed but it is a solid as well so it is a combination. It was used as a bell tower, but now it is used as a tourist attraction. Inside of it, there are stairs which if climbed, can lead to the top of the tower. It stands at 55.86 m tall and it is 640 years old.

QUESTION #3

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is and was used as a bell tower, many years ago, however, now it is used as a tourist attraction, in Pisa,Italy.

3) What purpose does the structure serve? (function)

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