Assignment #4: Eiffel

If all of the metal in the Eiffel Tower were melted and formed into a solid sphere, what would be the approximate diameter of the sphere?

12 meters

Why does the Washington Monument have a slight change in stone color about one third of the way up from the base?

Completion was delayed so long that the original quarry could not be used for the remaining stone

Which of the following is a bridge by Eiffel?

Garabit Viaduct

What was a major strength that Eiffel had that enabled him to successfully finish a tower that was nearly double that of the previous record breaking Washington Monument?

He was both an excellent designer and onsite manager/builder

Why did Gustav Eiffel shape the Eiffel Tower the way he did?

It follows the moment diagram from wind forces

Which of the following is true about the Eiffel Tower?

It was so popular during the World's Fair in Paris that Eiffel recouped the majority of his investment the first year

Which of the following is NOT an Eiffel Bridge?

Mungstener

Which of the following is characteristic of Eiffel's bridges?

Piers (columns) that grew wider toward the base

Comparing the Eiffel Tower and the Washington Monument, which of the following do they have in common?

They symbolize the rise of democracy

What is a key to the Eiffel Tower being so light for its size?

extremely efficient use of material