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A specific brick would help to to build a small bridge across a lake or stream. using sedimentary rocks to hold the pressure of erosion or weathering
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What rock is used to make bridges and structures?
Several bridges and buildings are made out of limestone, a very common rock used in architecture. Other rocks used are sandstone, granite, and marble.
What did early civilizations use as bridges?
they used rocks and mud and put them into a half circle from one side to the other.
How are rocks useful to humans?
Rocks may help in building stable stone structures, such as fireplaces, bridges, and houses.
What was used before bridges?
Bridges
Where are some bridges used why?
some bridges are used to get to the other side of something
How do people use rocks 5 ways?
I. Man gets information about earth from rocks. II. Man gets metals from rocks and makes them into jewelry. III. Man uses rocks for building roads and bridges.
Why zinc is electroplated on iron used to make bridges?
why bridges are not electrplated
What kind of shapes are used in Truss bridges?
The geometric shape used in truss bridges is the triangle.
How were the arches and bridges of Arches National Park formed?
Arches National Park is comprised of over 2,000 sandstone arches. Basically, these are rocks that have been eaten away by erosion, leaving an "arch" left. The most famous of the arches is Delicate Arch.
What were stone bridges used for?
Stone bridges were built to get over rivers etc, before iron or steel was used.
What are the most common materials used in bridges?
The most common materials used in bridge building are generally steel or concrete for larger bridges, and stone or wood for smaller bridges.
What are pontoon bridges used for?
They are often built by military engineers to cross rivers where there are no bridges.
