WHY does the Eiffel Tower grow 15 centimeters in summer?

It's all about temperature compensators. Thanks to them, steel can expand and contract without being damaged. When steel heats up, it begins to stretch and occupy a larger volume. It is known as thermal expansion. Conversely, a drop in temperature leads to a decrease in ... Load more

It's all about temperature compensators. Thanks to them, steel can expand and contract without being damaged.

When steel heats up, it begins to stretch and occupy a larger volume. It is known as thermal expansion. Conversely, a drop in temperature leads to a decrease in volume.