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7 Engineering Wonders of the World

2015-05-12T11:04:24Z

Alexseb:

We often debate the definition of a world wonder due to the ambiguity of facts around an undiscovered mystery. However, when it comes to engineering marvels, there is no debating due to the cold hard facts that are presented in front of our very own eyes. Below is a list of the [http://www.thales-ld.com/blog/engineering-wonders/ 7 most spectacular engineering marvels of the world].

== 1. Hoover Dam ==

At nearly 400 metres wide, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam Hoover Dam] was one of the first engineering marvels of its time. The dam opened in 1936 and still powers 30 US cities to date.

== 2. Burj Khalifa ==

The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burj_Khalifa Burj Khalifa] is the tallest building in the world at 829 metres tall.<br/>not only does it<br/>

== 3. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge ==

is the largest suspension bridge in the world. Not only did this take 10 years to build, it also featured approximately 2 million workers. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashi_Kaiky%C5%8D_Bridge Akashi Kayiko] is built to sustain attacks from earthquakes and hurricanes.

== 4. Channel Tunnel ==

The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Tunnel Channel Tunnel] is the longest undersea tunnel in the world. Digging out the ground to create this tunnel added 75 acres of land to Britain's shore line. The tunnel is 75 below the sea bed and connect France and England.

== 5. Three Gorges Dam ==

The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Gorges_Dam Three Gorges Dam] is the largest power station ever built. in order to construct this monster, the Chinese Government had to relocate 1.3 million people. The dam produces an output of 22,500 megawatts.

== 6. Panama Canal ==

With a official construction time of 33 years, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal Panama Canal] is an engineering marvel for a umber of reasons.The Panama Canal is responsible for the up-rise in trade of exotic goods due to the marine vessels journeys being shortened.

== 7. Large Hadron Collider ==

The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_Hadron_Collider Large Hadron Collider] (LHC) is possible the most impressive engineering marvel to date. The ridiculously complex machine was designed to study the smallest components of the universe. Need I say more!

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--[[User%3AAlexseb|Alexseb]] 10:28, 12 May 2015 (BST)

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7 Engineering Wonders of the World

2015-05-12T09:28:09Z

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