Because if they built them in one big slab, the heat from the sun would cause expansion which would start cracks. This seam gives any cracking a place to be without bothering anything, and also means that any cracks that do start will be contained to one block.
because they expand and contract with heat.
Sidewalks were built, and boats passed through the canals.
Metres (in a built-up area), kilometres if across open spaces.
That was the "CCC", or Civilian Conservation Corps". In my town, we can still see slight evidence of some sidewalks that they built, back then.
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Sidewalks and bridges and other material that must hold heavy traffic require periodic breaks in order to prevent the material from cutting and breaking at will
It was first built in Rome, NY. The chose Rome because that section was flat.
well mostare built on REALLY big spaces but i might be wrong...
Reclaimed Space's motto is 'Custom-built and delivered sustainable living spaces.'.
They slept in barracks that were built with a lot of little spaces. Look for what the slept on to get more info.
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