CN TOWER
By: Oscar Quiles
Background Info
• Cn Tower was the worlds tallest
building from 1975 – 2007
• Opened to the public in June 26,
1976
• Cost $330 million to build
Purpose
• The tower was built as a large TV and radio
communication platform to serve the Toronto
area and also to demonstrate the strength of
Canadian industry.
Chief Architects
John Andrews
Webb Zachafa
Math used
• Calculus is used to maximize efficiency,
minimize materials and cost while still making
the building more stable.
• Linear Algebra is used to design and analyze
suspention systems and analyze electrical
circuits.
Contributions
• World’s longest metal stair case
• World’s highest wine cellar
• World’s 2nd tallest free standing
building
• World’s highest public observation
deck
Ahead of it’s time? Still in existence?
• The tower was ahead of its time back in 1975,
now its not. It’s still in existence today in
Toronto, Canada.
Opinion / Extra Credit
• I think the CN Tower is great just because it
was the tallest tower in the world for 32 years.
• Extra Credit: Château Frontenac is a hotel that
was built to resemble renaissance-era castles .
Resources
• http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildi
ngID=21
http://www.torontokiosk.ca/torontotour/CN-Tower.phptour/CN-Tower.php
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/cntower-landmark.htm