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The bridge doesn't simply 'sit' on the edges of the river. There are solid foundations that have been dug deep into the Earth. Additionally, there is a weight-limit for vehicles travelling over the bridge - of 18 metric tonnes.
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What are the pros of a beam bridge?
Beam bridges are easy, and simple to construct. If you keep the bridge relatively small in length it should be able to hold a decent amount of weight.
What is the best type of bridge?
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The Limitations Of Surgery For Obesity.?
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What forces act on the Tower Bridge of London?
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What percent of your own weight can you carry?
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What are Shakuntala Devi?
Shakuntala Devi "are" nothing. SHE is a person who is an extremely able arithmetician. She is able to compute very complicated sums at tremendous speed .
