Engineering Structures
Structural Analysis II, Spring 2011
Group A
Nathan Knapp
Allison McMillen
Collin Hoelzel

Great Pyramid of Giza

Great Pyramid of Giza
Oldest and Tallest Pyramid ever build.
Construction Period estimated 14 to 20-year period.
The pyramid remained the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years.

Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge
Suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean.
Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937.

Great Wall Of China

Great Wall Of China
Built originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups.
Construction began around the 8th century BC.
The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia.

Colosseum in Rome

Colosseum in Rome
Structure is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy.
Built by the Roman Empire, it was completed in 80 AD
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators.
The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public events such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions
Iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is considered one of the empires greatest works
Still stands almost 2000 years after its construction despite damage by earthquakes and stone-robbers

Longaberger Corporate Headquarters

Longaberger Basket
The Longaberger corporate headquarters is located in Newark, Ohio
The handles of the basket weigh about 150 tons and have the ability to be heated to prevent ice
Example of novelty architecture

Petronas Towers
Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tallest twin buildings in the world
Constructed cheaper using high-strength reinforced concrete than using steel

National Stadium Beijing, China

Constructed for the 2008 Olympics
Made with 110,000 tons of steel, which was all
The stadium consists of two independent structures, which stand
National Stadium Beijing, China

CN Tower
Communications and Observation Tower in Toronto, Canada
1976 became the worlds tallest free-standing structure
Stands 1,815 ft.
Declared one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1995

Empire State Building
Located in New York, New York
Stood as worlds tallest building for more than 40 years
Ranked number one for American architecture
Was the first building to exceed 100 stories and is 1250 feet tall

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

Willis Tower (Sears Tower)
Built in Chicago, IL
Was the tallest skyscraper in the world from 1973-1998, and still holds the title as the tallest free-standing structure in the U.S.
Its observation deck is one of the main tourist attractions in Chicago
Stands at 1730 feet

BurjKhalifa
Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Worlds tallest man-made structure ever built
Exterior was completed on October 1, 2009 and it took over six years to complete
Project cost over 1.5 billion dollars
The tower holds over 15 current world records

Hoover Dam
This is a concrete arch-gravity dam which sits in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River
Located on the Arizona-Nevada border
Built during the Great Depression, it was completed on September 30, 1935
Cost 49 million

Canton Tower
Located in Guangdong region of China
Became operational on Sept 29, 2010 for the Asian Games
Second tallest free-standing structure in the world at 1968.5 ft.
The towers distinct twisted shape is a design patented by a Russian architect (hyperboloid structure)

Warsaw Radio Mast

Warsaw Radio Mast
Located in Konstantynw, Gbin, Poland
Second tallest land stucture ever built and stands at a height of 2120.67 feet
Used by Warsaw Radio-Television for longwave radio broadcasting
Completed on May 18, 1974
Collapsed on August 8, 1991