Towers amd masts are tall structures, taller than they are wide, usually by a significant factor. Towers are not usually habitable, though usable by humans, while masts are usually not meant to be regularly accessible.
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| # | Name | Country | height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Skytree | Japan | 634 m |
| 2 | KVLY Tower | USA | 628.8 m |
| 3 | KXJB Tower | USA | 627.89 m |
| 4 | KLDE Radio Tower | USA | 615.1 m |
| 5 | KXTV/KOVR Television Tower | USA | 611.73 m |
| 6 | WCKW/KSTE Radio Tower | USA | 609.6 m |
| 7 | WCTV Television Tower | USA | 609.6 m |
| 8 | WOI Television Tower | USA | 609.6 m |
| 9 | KYTV Tower 1 | USA | 609.6 m |
| 10 | KMOS Tower | USA | 609.6 m |
Note: there are too many entries in this category and all its subcategories combined. To obtain a list of structures please go through one of the subcategories.
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- Aerial lift pylons
- Air traffic control towers
- Beacons
- Bell towers / campaniles
- Chimneys / smokestacks
- Clock towers
- Communications masts or towers
- Cooling towers
- Drying towers
- Elevator towers
- Fire lookout towers
- Flagpoles
- Headframes
- High-voltage masts
- Illuminated advertisings
- Lanterns of the dead
- Lighthouses
- Lighting posts
- Minarets
- Observation towers
- Port control towers
- Radar towers
- Research / testing towers
- Rocket launch towers
- Shot towers
- Slide towers
- Solar power towers
- Solar updraft towers
- Tower houses
- Watch towers
- Water towers
- Wind turbines
Case Studies & Reports
Delicate bridge construction – complex execution at a height of 70 m
The bridge over the Gottleuba Valley near Pirna combines the architectural demands of a filigree bridge construction with highly complex construction work – coupled with work processes at lofty heights.
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Flying the flag for decades to come
Azerbaijan has hoisted the world’s largest flag on one of its tallest flagpoles. Located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, it is exposed to extreme winds. The resulting vibrations represented a major challenge. The Azerbaijanis turned to ... [more]
Walting Wind Park: Citizen Wind Project for renewable energy
Recently, the Walting Wind Park was built in Eichstaett near Ingolstadt, Germany. The residents in this area can take shares in this special Citizen Wind Project.
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