The weight of the Eiffel Tower in Paris is 5000 kN, the base area is 450 m2. Calculate the pressure it exerts on the ground?

univerkov | February 24, 2021 | education

Problem data: p (weight of the Eiffel Tower) = 5000 kN (5000 * 10 ^ 3 N); S (tower base area) = 450 m2.

To determine the required pressure exerted by the Eiffel Tower on the ground, we use the formula: P = p / S.

Let’s make the calculation: P = 5000 * 10 ^ 3/450 = 11.1 * 10 ^ 3 Pa (11.1 kPa).

Answer: The ground pressure from the Eiffel Tower is 11.1 kPa.

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