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What purpose are bomber planes used for?
Bombing enemy positions, bridges, and cities.
What new uses for steel were developed in the 1860s?
It was used for Railroads, Bridges, and Skyscrapers.
Did ancient Egypt have bridges?
yes they used bricks to build them
What materials were used to construct the Roman Bridge At Alcantara?
sand and bamboo with some dirt and flowers to make it look pretty and chicken bones (sometimes mistaken as rooster bones) were used, Little pepit was the creator of the bridge. Years later, asian people destroyed it, and threw the bridge at Little pepit house. Little pepit spirit now haunts the asian people, so to be safe, you must wear a cat over your head.
Why was the triangulated truss design used in the United States?
In the United States, a premium was placed on inexpensive design, which led to the predominance of the simple triangulated truss design (first used with wooden bridges and later for iron bridges).
What was used before bridges?
Bridges
Where are some bridges used why?
some bridges are used to get to the other side of something
What are the most common types of straight bridges used in civil engineering projects?
The most common types of straight bridges used in civil engineering projects are beam bridges, truss bridges, and arch bridges.
What kind of shapes are used in Truss bridges?
The geometric shape used in truss bridges is the triangle.
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.
What materials are used in modern bridges?
Steel is the most common, especially for suspension bridges. Concrete is used for lower bridges (and where little shifting will occur) because it is more resistant to the elements.
Are bridges still used?
yes, they are used , that is why they are built.
What is a cable used for in bridges?
Steel
Why are truss bridges used less today?
They arent used as much because we have new kinds of bridges that may be more efficient and that are stronger
What iron is used to?
iron is used to make bridges (i think)
