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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)
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What kind of bridge is London Bridge?

The present London Bridge, in London, is a pre-stressed box  girder bridge.   Tower Bridge is often mistakenly referred to as London Bridge.   The old London Bridge w… (MORE)
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Why is the Brooklyn bridge a suspension bridge?

Advantages over other bridge types   Longer main spans are achievable than with any other type of bridgeLess material may be required than other bridge types, even at spans… (MORE)
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Is a cantilever bridge a beam bridge?

No. A cantilever bridge is not a beam bridge. A beam bridge and a cantilever bridge are two separate types of bridges. However, a cantilever bridge could be said to be a varia… (MORE)
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What bridge is the firth of forth bridge?

There are two bridges over the Forth linking the Scottish captal city Edinburgh to the Kingdom of Fife: The most famous Forth Railway Bridge; designed by Sir John Fowler and S… (MORE)