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Corrosion and rust could be problems with iron bridges.
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What was the problem with iron bridges?
they were not as strong
What was problem with iron bridges?
they were not as strong
What what was the problem with the iron bridges?
The problem with iron bridges was that the material was not as reliable as carbon steel, so it was replaced starting in the late 1800s and was completely unavailable for bridge building by the early 1900s. Bridges in the late 1700s were made of cast iron, but, by the early 1800s, cast iron gave way to wrought iron.
What was the problem withn bridges made out of iron?
Expansion and contraction with changes in temperature. Rust. Weight vs. durability ratio.
Why zinc is electroplated on iron used to make bridges?
why bridges are not electrplated
What iron is used to?
iron is used to make bridges (i think)
What are bridges normally made from?
iron and steel
What is iron use to make?
iron is used to make bridges (i think)
What is used to make steel bridges?
iron ore
What is Primary ore of iron used to produce iron for steel for automobiles tools and bridges?
hemalite
What is primary ore of iron used to produce iron from steel for automobiles tools and bridges?
hemalite
What has the author John W Fisher written?
John W. Fisher has written: 'Fatigueand fracture in steel bridges' -- subject(s): Bridges, Iron and steel, Fatigue, Fracture, Iron and steel Bridges, Steel, Structural, Structural Steel
