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    Eiffel Tower

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    Srinivasa Ramanujan | BIO-DATA | Born | (1887-12-22)22 December 1887 Erode‚ Madras Presidency | Died | 26 April 1920(1920-04-26) (aged 32) Chetput‚ Madras‚ Madras Presidency | Residence | Kumbakonam | Nationality | Indian | Fields | Mathematics | Alma mater | Government Arts College Pachaiyappa’s College | Academic advisors | G. H. Hardy J. E. Littlewood | Known for | Landau–Ramanujan constant Mock theta

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    The Petronas Twin Towers

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    There are many astonishing towers and buildings around the world‚ but the Petronas Twin Towers are unconventional. The Petronas Twin Towers are the world’s tallest buildings since 1996‚ featuring unique designs. The Petronas Twin Towers are located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur‚ the capital city of Malaysia. The Malaysian Government decided to built the Petronas Twin Towers in the late 1980’s‚ to represent Kuala Lumpur as a modern city with a respectable international standing. It took approximately

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    braking news Construction of Beowulf Tower As the last wish of our late beloved lord Beowulf‚ construction of the Beowulf tower has began. The tower will built in the place as the dragon’s tower‚ that was demolished last month. One of Beowulf’s famous last words were “ ... build it here‚ at the waters edge‚high on this spit of land so sailors can see this tower‚ and remember my name and call it Beowulf’s tower.”(lines 1027-103) So to honor this request the tower will be built high until it touches

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    Leaning Tower of Pisa

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    LEANING TOWER OF PISA The tower in Pisa‚ Italy‚ is famous simply because it leans. Although the tower is famous because it leans‚ it is an outstanding example of Romanesque architecture‚ and would probably be famous‚ even if it didn’t lean. The height of the tower is 55.86 m (183.27 ft) from the ground on the lowest side and 56.70 m (186.02 ft) on the highest side. The width of the walls at the base is 4.09 m (13.42 ft) and at the top 2.48 m (8.14 ft). Its weight is estimated at 14‚500 metric

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    Skyscraper and Sears Tower

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    skyscraper architecture "http://www.coshe.com/search/" The architectural design of the 20th century skyscrapers has been redefined due to the advancement of our modern technology. Benny Louie Humanity 450 Dr. Maureen Schmid 17 May 1999 The architectural design of the 20th century skyscrapers has been redefined due to the advancement of our modern technology. In our modern society‚ the architectural design of skyscrapers is changing the downtown landscape of metropolitan areas. Due to the change of

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    Cooling Towers Design

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    Cooling towers are a very important part of many chemical plants. They represent a relatively inexpensive and dependable means of removing low grade heat from cooling water. The make-up water source is used to replenish water lost to evaporation. Hot water from heat exchangers is sent to the cooling tower. The water exits the cooling tower and is sent back to the exchangers or to other units for further cooling. [pic] Types of Cooling Towers |[pic]

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    Eiffel Tower Analysis

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    Homage to the Symbolism of the Eiffel Tower through Color French writer Guy de Maupassant would eat lunch at the Eiffel Tower’s restaurant out of pure necessity‚ because as he often remarked‚ “it’s the only place in Paris where I don’t have to see [the Eiffel Tower]” (Barthes 3). Wherever you are in Paris‚ whatever the weather‚ the Tower is always there; the only spot in Paris blind to the Tower is the Tower itself. The Eiffel Tower is constantly seeing all of Paris‚ and in return‚ being seen by

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    petronas twin tower

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    Petronas Towers‚ also known as Petronas Twin Towers‚ are twin buildings situated in Kuala Lumpur‚ Malaysia‚ on the site of city’s race track. Of the two building‚ the one named Tower 1 was built by Hazama Corporation‚ while the other‚ known as Tower 2‚ was constructed by Samsung Engineering & Construction. The construction work on Petronas Towers was completed in 1998 and they were opened in August 1999. At the time of their completion‚ the twin buildings were the tallest buildings in the world and

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    Function of Tower Crane

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    Tower Crane Introduction and function of Tower Crane Cranes are the commonly used in the construction industry and in the manufacturing of heavy equipments. Construction cranes are either fixed to the ground or mounted on a purpose-built vehicle. On the basis of their structure and functions cranes are divided into a tower or a derrick which is equipped with cables and pulleys that are used to lift or lower materials. Tower cranes are fixed to the ground‚ which helps to them to attain height

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    bitexco financial tower

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    Bitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City‚ Vietnam‚ owned by Bitexco Group‚ a Vietnamese company. With 68 floors above ground and three basements‚ the building has a height of 262.5 metres (861 ft)‚ making it the 124th tallest building in the world. The tower was made by the French company AREP and architects J.M. Duthilleul‚ E. Tricaud and Carlos Zapata. World renowned Ecuadorian architect Carlos Zapata‚ the creative mastermind behind Bitexco Financial Tower‚ drew inspiration for

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