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In Bridges and Tunnels

What is a bridge?

A bridge is a structure standing over a river, lake, etc. Its purpose it to get cars, people, etc. across the water. A bridge is also a musical term, similar in nature to th… (MORE)
In Britain in WW2

Why do engineers build bridges and railway lines with gaps in between?

Because differences in temperature cause the materials to either shrink or expand. With a lot of shrinking and expanding occurring, these materials would crack or break down i… (MORE)
In Bridges and Tunnels

Where was the first railway bridge?

London Metropolitan Railway, forerunner of the underground railways, and later served as an engineer in the development of the London subway system. In 1860 he designed the Pi… (MORE)
In Bridges and Tunnels

What is the longest railway bridge in the world?

The longest railway bridge in the world in the Binhai Mass Transit Bridge located in China. The bridge is 25,800 meters (84,645 feet) long. It is considered the longest bridge… (MORE)