Category Archives: Architecture

Roman Concrete

Posted on May 30, 2019 by babbityjean

The Amatrice earthquake in August 2016 killed nearly 300 people and caused widespread destruction. For many people, the buildings in Piazza Sagnotti were especially a puzzle:  why did some buildings survive without a crack while others completely collapsed?  It turns out … Continue reading →

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La Torre e le sue inclinazioni

Posted on May 10, 2019 by babbityjean

La Torre Pendente di Pisa ha cominciato a inclinarsi fin quasi dalla sua nascita … circa 900 anni fa.  Iniziato nel 1173, il campanile fu completato in 200 anni circa.  Ma, ci furono ritardi lungo la costruzione dovuti a eventi … Continue reading →

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The Tower and its Inclinations

Posted on May 10, 2019 by babbityjean

The Leaning Tower of Pisa starting leaning almost from the get-go … nearly 900 years ago.  Begun in 1173, the bell tower took nearly 200 years to complete.  It was, in fact, the delays along the way, as well as … Continue reading →

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