Structural Marvels to Gape At!
Did you know that India observes Engineer’s Day on 15 September? It is the perfect reason to take inspiration from some of the best structural and engineering marvels around the world. Without any further ado, let’s get started.
Leaning towards novelty
It is unlikely that engineers would ever feel proud to see their skyscraper lean. Not every building is the lucky Leaning Tower of Pisa, right? However, the team that constructed Capital Gate — a 35-storey skyscraper in Abu Dhabi — assures everyone that they loved making the massive building lean on purpose. No worries, though. With its complex lattice arrangement and strong foundation, the building is super-safe even though it leans 18 degrees (14 more than Leaning Tower of Pisa).
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Rama Ramesh is a creative writer who has written stories and features for children’s magazines and has co-authored a series of nanotechnology books for kids.
