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How was the London Eye Built ?

By : Eliza Castro

Conclusion

Things used to build the London Eye

Conclusion

  • Wires (to hold it from falling into the river)
  • 64 wire spokes(to hold the capsules)
  • 32 capsules( each represents a borough of London)
  • 2 steel legs that point towards the river at a 65 degree angle(to hold it up )

The London Eye was built not only as an attraction but also to represent London and its 32 boroughs . Which means it is very important to the people who live there.

fun fact

each capsule holds 25

people meaning 900

people can go on at once

Facts

  • Even if struck by Lightning ,the lightning would bounce off and hit he ground and no harm would be done o the passengers.
  • The London Eye could still stand during a 50 year storm !
  • Height : 135 meters
  • Weight: 2100 tons
  • Circumference : 424 meters
  • Cost : $ 10,573,500

Who designed it ?

The London Eye was designed by the Marks field architects

But why build it ?

The London Eye was built because people thought

that London needed more attractions for people to be

more interested in London.

The way it was built

Introduction

  • Designed so that it leans at a 65 degree angle towards the river.
  • It was built so that it is powered by hydraulic motors.
  • The steel design forms an "A"

The London Eye is located in Jubilee Gardens, South Bank,

London , England . It is the worlds 7th largest Ferris wheel. Some people have been so interested in this great structure ,that they took the time to find its exact coordinates ( 51 degrees 30 meters 12 inches north, 0 degrees 7 meters 11 inches west).It is one of London's greatest attractions . But how was it built?

Rising the London Eye

London Eye today

London Eye Today

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