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Bridges and Tunnels
A bridge is a link between two places, such as over a river, a road or a depression, that caters to pedestrians and/or vehicles. A tunnel is an underground link between two places, often underneath a riverbed, for pedestrians and/or vehicles.
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Is light at the endof a tunnel a metaphore?
No matter what you are doing, at the end of your journey there will be light. Nothing else. You get there, and there's just a flippin light chillin' at the end.
To cross a river you should face current coming towards you and hold hands with compainions so you are a strong wall and won't fall and injure your self . Also never cross where there are rocks under the water to check this put a stick in the water to feel for the safest place to cross and never cross a river that is to deep to reach the bottom with a longish stick.
What common truss types used in bridges?
The type of bridges are:
-truss bridge
-arch bridge (truss arch bridge)
-suspension bridge (suspension truss bridge)
-cantilever bridge
Trestle is a structure that connects the marine structure like jetty to the land. It is usually constructed to transport bulk cargo from the ships to the land terminal by means of conveyors, that are installed on the trestle.
Nadim
Relationship between a bridge and a switch?
Switches connect computers directly together while bridges connect switches, router etc together
How many bridges span the East River in New York City?
Eight. From south to north, they are the: Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Queensboro aka 59th Street Bridge, Roosevelt Island Bridge, RFK (Robert F. Kennedy) aka Triboro or Triborough Bridge, Hell Gate Bridge, Rikers Island Bridge, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, and the Throgs Neck Bridge.
The East River is also spanned by the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel and the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, as well as 11 subway and railroad tunnels.
Who was named after the Newyork bridge?
There are dozens and dozens of bridges in New York City (and probably hundreds more in the rest of New York State), and many of them were named after people. It's impossible to know which one you're referring to. Please ask another question and be more specific.
How do you go through a tunnel?
uh you kinda just drive through it. Or in a different case (your walking) you kinda just walk through it. LOL Whoever did this question..mustve not ever been through one!
Why do many bridges look not look the same?
Some materials must be used in a specific area, and the battle to make the sturdiest bridges at the lowest cost rages on.
When was Dark at the End of the Tunnel created?
Dark at the End of the Tunnel was created on 1990-02-20.
Why are triangles used to build bridges?
because it helps to make the structure strong and it gives support. it also makes the structure look good
Who was the first American to use mathematical calculations in truss design?
It all starts when a nulecule leaves its truss bridge-it feeds off of peace that he/she/he sells too. Notice that there are NO scorpions in his dinner.
-Barack Obama
How long is the Atchafalaya Basin bridge?
According to http://www.blurtit.com/q478748.html
The length of the bridge is approximately 18 miles. There are two lanes for traffic on the Atchafalaya Bridge.
What happened when Jerry swim through the tunnel?
The tunnel is a symbol of Jerry's journey from childhood into manhood. The vagina that allows for the death and rebirth of Jerry. He follows in the path of the older, bigger boys because as the child of a widow he has no father figure to emulate.
Earlier he left the "safe beach," childhood, in favor of the "wild and rocky bay," manhood.
This is further alluded to as he notices his mother's "naked" arm, mentioned twice, seeing her now as a woman, not just his mother.
When was Third Avenue Bridge - New York City - created?
Third Avenue Bridge - New York City - was created in 1898.
Why is a arch bridge good to build?
Disadvantage: An arch bridge requires a very stable foundation. The bridge diverts the tension exerted on it onto the foundations on either side of the bridge.
Advantage: It is an economical mom to traverse small distances and is able to cope with bending forces.
How many people died building the Mackinac bridge?
Five people died and rumors say some people fell under the concrete and are still to this day at the bottom of the waters under the concrete.
How much did it cost to construct the confederation bridge?
17$ for a motorist 42.50$ for a 2 axle mobile and 10 bucks for a cyclist
What does the chunnel pass beneath?
The Chunnel is a name that was sometimes used for the Channel Tunnel before it was built.
The Channel Tunnel an underwater railway tunnel that links the United Kingdom with France, it runs underneath the Strait of Dover. It is 50.45 Km long.
How much is the toll for the Queens-Midtown Tunnel?
The current (as of December 30, 2010) toll for cars on the Queens-Midtown Tunnel is $6.50 cash (without E-ZPass) and $4.80 with E-ZPass.
The family under the bridge is about a hobo named armand, three children,mrs.calcet, and Jojo the dog. Mr. Armand lives under the bridge and one day he was coming home and he found three children cuddled up under the bridge and he decided to let them stay because they said they were family. But he didntlike it very much, now ytou must read the book to see more......;.srry
other:i read this book its realy heart warming its about that hobo armand that live under this bridge .so one day he goes home and there are 3 children there,suzy ,paul,and elizabeth calcet. this is at the time of winter so they stay with the old for a while i cant remember what happened with the mother but i know she still alive and they see her many times.
hope this helps!!!!
Natalie romero........:01_26-10
What were the advantages ans disadvantages of covered bridges?
An advantage to covered bridges is that they shield traffic from the elements (rain, snow, high winds, ect.). One semi-common disadvantage is that covered bridges tend to burn more easily than other types of bridges.
How much is the toll on the Goethals Bridge?
As of September 18, 2011, the toll on the Goethals Bridge is $12 cash (without E-ZPass) at all times.
With E-ZPass, the toll is $9.50 during peak hours and $7.50 during off peak hours.
Peak hours are weekdays from 6 to 10 AM and 4 to 8 PM, and weekends 11 AM to 9 PM.
