Transcript Science Naor Leaning Tower of Pisa

By: Naor Rom
What is your structure, and where is it located?
My structure is the Leaning Tower of Pisa and it is located in Pisa, Italy
Why 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.
3) What purpose does the structure serve? (function)
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.
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