No.10 - The ColiseumThe Coliseum was probably built, as many great Roman buildings were, in celebration of a military triumph. It is estimated that the Coliseum held between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, putting it on par with many modern sports stadiums, but it was an engineering marvel. Over 157-feet tall and 620-feet long, the Coliseum was an enormous undertaking, even for the Romans and their advanced engineering abilities. They introduced arches and vaults to give the building extra strength, and below the arena was a complex system of tunnels, elevators and even hydraulic mechanisms. The Roman Empire embarked upon this longest construction project to create a physical symbol of the glory of Rome.Started: Circa A.D. 70Completed: Circa A.D. 80Duration: 10 years
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
10 Craziest Construction Projects Around The World
Architects and engineers are artists in their own way; they are constantly pushing the limits of construction, defying the odds and laws of gravity in order to create structures that serve more than just a functional purpose. These structures become landmarks and statements of accomplishment to the world. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Empire State Building, this race to reach the heavens has been going on for centuries and continues today.This installment of the Top 10 features all sorts of construction projects -- not just skyscrapers -- that are either in the process of being completed or for which the plans have been finalized.Check out what the future holds for these impressive, colossal and often record-breaking projects.Note: All amounts of money are in U.S. dollars.
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Saturday, April 11, 2009
International Space Station Construction [PICS]
International Space Station Construction [PICS]: "International Space Station construction continues
Expansion of the International Space Station continues."
Expansion of the International Space Station continues."
Little House On The Moon? Creating Robot for 1st Moon House
Little House On The Moon? Creating Robot for 1st Moon House: "Mälardalen University is working with the multi-artist Mikael Genberg to create a robot to be sent to the moon to construct a house. The House on the Moon is a project that aims to put a little read cottage on the moon as a symbol of what one man can achieve. The robot will roll out Genberg’s little cabin from the space rocket, find a stable vacant lot, and erect the planet’s first building."
Dubai: How Not to Build a City
A cross between Vegas and Mississauga, Dubai is in danger of becoming a ruin-in-waiting.
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