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Highest tower in USA

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What is the highest tower in United state of America ?

Willis Tower, formerly named Sears Tower, is a 108-story, 1451-foot (442 m) skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its completion in 1974, it was the tallest/highest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York. Currently, Willis Tower is the tallest / highest building in the United States and the fifth-tallest

Ten Longest Bridges In World

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Ten Longest Bridges In World

 

Here is a list of the ten longest bridges in the world with pictures and descriptions. Those beautiful photos are showing to us that there are no borders and everything is reachable.

10. Seven Mile Bridge

Unique Structures To Be Built Soon

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Construction technologies are advancing extremely quickly. Couple that with multi-billionnaires / deep-pocketed companies trying to outdo each other in the quest for the next standout design and you have a near-future filled with mile-high skyscrapers and buildings that no longer look like buildings.

Below are 9 strange and unique structures which have either been approved or are in the final stages of approval. some have already been partially constructed.

Welcome to the future landscape.

Concrete vs. Steel

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Concrete vs. Steel (Buildings)

Which is the better building material? You be the judge.

Before modern engineering and the ability to manipulate concrete and steel, the world of architecture consisted of wood, adobe, thatch, and cave dwellings. We’ve come a long way. Today’s cities reveal skies punctuated by buildings so tall and austere, even architectural tour guides experience the occasional pain in the neck. So, which material reigns supreme in the world of development today - concrete or steel? Both provide numerous benefits. As for whether or not one is better, Buildings lets you de

Anara Tower : massive wind turbine

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Anara Tower

 

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pictures for Egyption pyramids - outside/ inside

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some pictures for Egyptian pyramids from outside as well as inside

Civil Engineering History - First Engineer - First Building

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Civil Engineering History  

Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works such as bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings. Civil engineering is the oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it was defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. It is traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines including environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, municipal or urban engineering, water resources engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering, surveying, and construction engineering.

Unbuilt Buildings: Awesome Future Architectural Designs

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Songjiang Hotel: Paradise in a Water-Filled Quarry

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