The document summarizes information about several famous structures from around the world, including their locations, purposes, sizes, and historical significance. It discusses the Great Pyramid of Giza as the oldest and tallest pyramid ever built. It also mentions the Golden Gate Bridge as the longest suspension bridge span when completed in 1937. Additionally, it provides details about the Burj Khalifa as the world's tallest man-made structure ever built located in Dubai.

1. Engineering StructuresStructural Analysis II, Spring 2011Group ANathan KnappAllison McMillenCollin Hoelzel

2. Great Pyramid of Giza

3. Great Pyramid of GizaOldest and Tallest Pyramid ever build.Construction Period estimated 14 to 20-year period.The pyramid remained the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years.

4. Golden Gate Bridge

5. Golden Gate BridgeSuspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean.Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937.

6. Great Wall Of China

7. Great Wall Of ChinaBuilt originally to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups.Construction began around the 8th century BC. The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia.

8. Colosseum in Rome

9. Colosseum in RomeStructure is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy.Built by the Roman Empire, it was completed in 80 ADCapable of seating 50,000 spectators.The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public events such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executionsIconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is considered one of the empires greatest worksStill stands almost 2000 years after its construction despite damage by earthquakes and stone-robbers

10. Longaberger Corporate Headquarters

11. Longaberger BasketThe Longaberger corporate headquarters is located in Newark, OhioThe handles of the basket weigh about 150 tons and have the ability to be heated to prevent iceExample of novelty architecture

12. Petronas TowersLocated in Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTallest twin buildings in the worldConstructed cheaper using high-strength reinforced concrete than using steel

13. National Stadium Beijing, China

14. Constructed for the 2008 OlympicsMade with 110,000 tons of steel, which was all The stadium consists of two independent structures, which standNational Stadium Beijing, China

15. CN TowerCommunications and Observation Tower in Toronto, Canada1976 – became the world’s tallest free-standing structure Stands 1,815 ft.Declared one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 1995

16. Empire State BuildingLocated in New York, New YorkStood as world’s tallest building for more than 40 yearsRanked number one for American architectureWas the first building to exceed 100 stories and is 1250 feet tall

17. Willis Tower (Sears Tower)

18. Willis Tower (Sears Tower)Built in Chicago, ILWas the tallest skyscraper in the world from 1973-1998, and still holds the title as the tallest free-standing structure in the U.S.Its observation deck is one of the main tourist attractions in ChicagoStands at 1730 feet

19. BurjKhalifaLocated in Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWorld’s tallest man-made structure ever builtExterior was completed on October 1, 2009 and it took over six years to completeProject cost over 1.5 billion dollarsThe tower holds over 15 current world records

20. Hoover DamThis is a concrete arch-gravity dam which sits in the Black Canyon of the Colorado RiverLocated on the Arizona-Nevada borderBuilt during the Great Depression, it was completed on September 30, 1935Cost 49 million

21. Canton TowerLocated in Guangdong region of ChinaBecame operational on Sept 29, 2010 for the Asian GamesSecond tallest free-standing structure in the world at 1968.5 ft.The towers distinct twisted shape is a design patented by a Russian architect (hyperboloid structure)

22. Warsaw Radio Mast

23. Warsaw Radio MastLocated in Konstantynów, Gąbin, PolandSecond tallest land stucture ever built and stands at a height of 2120.67 feetUsed by Warsaw Radio-Television for longwave radio broadcastingCompleted on May 18, 1974Collapsed on August 8, 1991