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Do you know what the iconic “shells” of the Sydney Opera House are made of? 
The iconic Sydney Opera House shells are made of precast concrete and ceramic tiles. The building is a prime example of how Modernist architects used innovative materials.
Hidden in Sydney's harbor are structural concrete piers that support the opera house broadwalk. These pose an interesting challenge for engineers.
Exposed to water and tide fluctuations, the concrete piers could deteriorate.
Exposed to water and tide fluctuations, the concrete piers could deteriorate.
