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This was a technical challenge and a demonstration of the how-to for the Eiffel company, which was specialized in metallic-framed constructions. The use of steel allowed the tower to reach a height of 300 meters (about 1000 feet). A tower made of rock would have collapsed, its base crushed under the weight.
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How much steel was used to make the Eiffel tower?
1
How many pieces of steel did it take to make the Eiffel Tower?
100
What materials make up the Eiffel tower?
steel iron and your mom
Where was fabricated the steel for the Eiffel Tower?
The steel for the Eiffel tower was produced in Pompey, near Nancy in eastern France.
What was the Eiffel Tower built with?
steel
What did Gustave Eiffel build beside the Eiffel tower?
Gustave Eiffel built the Notable Steel Bridge.
Which type of rock is used to make the Eiffel tower?
The Eiffel Tower was made of steel, not rock.
What famous structures are made out of steel?
Eiffel Tower, Chrysler Building, Sears Tower, Seagram Building, and the US Steel Tower
What did the Eiffel tower look like when it was finished?
The Eiffel tower is a goldish brown tower made of steel and wrought iron.
What is a large metal tower in Paris?
Eiffel Tower Built for the 1898 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower is a steel creation by Gustave Eiffel. It still stands today as a monument to man's abilities, and for...
Was the Eiffel tower ever made of wood?
No its made out of steel
Why Eiffel tower taller in may than December?
Because the Eiffel tower is made of steel. So during May the sun shines brighter and the steel expands. So it means that technically the Eiffel tower GREW. And it shrinks in December cause it's cold.
