An engineer by training‚ Gustave Eiffel designed some of the finest and most recognized structures in the world today. Specializing in metal structural work‚ Eiffel’s accomplishments range from the Nice observatory to the Statue of Liberty. His brilliant career was marred only by the fraudulent charges brought on during the construction of the Panama Canal. Gustave Eiffel was born in Dijon‚ France in 1832. He graduated from the Escole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures in 1885‚ the same year
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building the Eiffel Tower” • “was a French engineer and entrepreneur‚ specialist of metallic structures.” http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/documentation/pdf/about_the%20Eiffel_Tower.pdf?id=4_11 • “He was responsible for the metal structures of the Bon Marché department store and the Crédit Lyonnais bank in Paris‚ the cupola of the Nice observatory‚ and‚ above all‚ the very impressive internal structure of the Statue of Liberty.” • “The construction of the Eiffel Tower in
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The Eiffel Tower By: Quinque Williams Mr. Harris 5th Period September 30th‚ 2011 1889 World Exhibition The Eiffel Tower was built for the World Exhibition in 1889‚ held in celebration of the French Revolution in 1789. It took 2 years‚ 2 months and 5 days to complete the tower and it was inaugurated on 31 March‚ 1889 and was open to public from the 6th of May. Gustave designed a 984 foot open lattice‚ wrought iron tower that mesmerized people around the world for its aesthetic
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The State of the Eiffel Tower Europe is said to be famous for its beautiful landmarks like The Colosseum and The Stonehenge‚ but among these structures the most well known is Eiffel Tower in Paris‚France. This architecture stood the test of time despite its original plans as a temporary structure This gracefully shaped structure of Paris was built for the Universal Exhibition in 1889 to mark centennial celebration of the French Revolution. A lot of artist competed for their own designs to be
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EIFFEL TOWER The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the Universal Exposition celebrating the centenary of the French revolution. The Prince of Wales‚ later King Edward VII of England opened the tower‚ which had been chosen from 700 proposals submitted in a design competition. (1) The contractor was Gustave Eiffel & Cie The engineers Maurice Koechlin & Emile Nouguier The architect Stephen Sauvestre Studies began 1884 Construction took place between 1887 - 1889 (2 years‚ 2 months
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Construction of The Eiffel Tower Introduction The Eiffel Tower is a freestanding framework tower (lattice tower) located on the Champ de Mars in Paris‚ France. It was named after it’s Chief Designer/Engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel and is the most-visited paid monument in the world with several millions ascending each year. Why was the tower built? The plan to build a tower 300 meters high was conceived as part of preparations for the World Exhibition Fair‚ which would be held in 1889
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HollidayENGL 1550 CRN #45054 26 September 2014 The Cultural Icon of the Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower is one of the most attracted architectural icons in the world. This structure was not meant to be permanent‚ in fact it was only intended to be a temporary exhibit. The tower was built with exquisite arch features made out of iron that was admired for its pleasing symmetry. The statistics behind the Eiffel tower are intriguing. The Eiffel Tower achieved the historical record for being the world’s tallest
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Paris. Gustave Eiffel’s company engineer‚ Maurice and Emile alongside the architect Stephen Souvestre came out with a proposal to enter the competition. Their blueprint was selected unanimously out of all the proposal from all over the world. However many challenges were faced by Eiffel even before the construction began. From lack of financial fund to the unbelieving heart of the public to ascension of a tower doubling the then tallest structure in the world‚ Washington monument‚ Eiffel tower was
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DESIGN OF THE EIFFEL TOWER General purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the considerations in the Eiffel Tower design. Central Idea/ Thesis Statement: The considerations in Eiffel tower design divided into three elements that are material‚ wind considerations‚ and artistic considerations. Introduction Attention gather:“Being the most striking manifestation of the art of metal structures by which our engineers have shown in Europe‚ it is one of the most remarkable
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La Tour Eiffel is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It is the tallest building of Paris and is considered a global cultural icon of France. It had always been my dream to visit the world’s most-visited paid monument someday. I didn’t have to think twice when my best friend‚ Katie asked me if I wanted to join her on a trip to Paris. I just packed my bags and hopped up on the plane with her. Being in Paris‚ visiting my dream place and that too with my best friend‚ it sure was overwhelming
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