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Concrete is a jillion time cheaper than plastics, and won't break down from the sun's rays, and is perfectly rigid.
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What two materials are bridges and skyscrapers made with?
Concrete and steel.
What is arch bridges made out of?
Steel and or prestressed concrete. x
What has the author Iqbal Husain written?
Iqbal Husain has written: 'Performance of integral abutment bridges' -- subject(s): Abutments, Bridges, Bridges, Concrete, Concrete Bridges 'Semi-integral abutment bridges' -- subject(s): Abutments, Bridges, Bridges, Concrete, Concrete Bridges
How are concrete sewer pipes made?
Concrete and cast Iron pipes are made of cast iron and plastic piping systems normally use plastics
Why are bridges made of steel and concrete?
Steel is used for its high tensile strength and the concrete is used for its high compression strength.
What different materials are bridges made of?
Favorite materials for bridges include steel, aluminum, titanium, wood, stone, and reinforced concrete.
Why do concrete bridges deteriorate?
Older concrete bridges deteriorate because of vibration and earth movement.
What has the author Roy Edward Towe written?
Roy Edward Towe has written: 'Concrete bridge design' -- subject(s): Bridges, Bridges, Concrete, Concrete Bridges, Design and construction
What has the author Brian C Best written?
Brian C Best has written: 'Abnormal loading on composite slab bridges [by] B.C. Best and R.E. Rowe' -- subject(s): Bridges, Concrete, Concrete Bridges, Strains and stresses, Testing 'Tests of a prestressed concrete bridge incorporating transverse mild-steel connectors' -- subject(s): Bridges, Concrete, Concrete Bridges, Models, Prestressed concrete, Testing
What are some beam bridges?
Most highway bridges and railroad bridges are simple beam bridges. In this type of construction, the road surface or deck is supported by a series of longitudinal beams made of concrete, steel or timber. These in turn rest on bearings, which reston piers or abutments.
What has the author Paul Mondorf written?
Paul Mondorf has written: 'Concrete bridges' -- subject(s): Concrete Bridges, Design and construction, Prestressed concrete construction, Reinforced concrete construction
What has the author John R Salmons written?
John R. Salmons has written: 'End connections of pretensioned I-beam bridges' -- subject(s): Bridges, Concrete, Concrete Bridges, Design and construction, Prestressed concrete beams
