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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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How many types of plastics are there?
[1]- polythene
[2]- polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
[3]- orion/polyvinyl cyanide /polyacryl nitrile (PAN)
[4]- polymethyl meth acrylate (PMMC)
[5]- polysterene
How long is the longest bridge of India?
Pamban bridge is 3 kms long and connects the island of Rameshwaram & Dhanuskodi to the mainland. This is the longest bridge in India
Who designed the Story Bridge in Brisbane?
John Bradfield designed the Story Bridge in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Who was the first person to go over the humber bridge?
The first member of the public to cross the Humber Bridge was Mr Timothy Bartlett - commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to the perfect son. And he will have his vengeance, in this life or the next.
bridge expansion is when one side of the bridge needs to be propped up
Is the tacoma narrows bridge still being used?
The original one that collapsed, no. It was torn down and sold as scrap, much of this scrap was sold to Canada and used in part of the construction of their Peace River Bridge.
The replacement one, yes absolutely.
I have driven over both the current Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Peace River Bridge.
A advantage of a suspention bridge?
They can be used on fairly long span bridges compared to suspension bridges by using pylons in between.
They have better stability against wind loads.
They can be constructed in steps working on their own decks.
What is the difference between bridge and culverts?
Cause culverts smell like apples and bridges and monkey but bridges are weird looking and trucks go over themm.
Why was the runcorn bridge built?
They are built so that if someone has to get from one place to a nother place they dont have to go a longer way they could just ride right on the bridge and they will get where there have to go with out a long distens of time or wast gas to go all the way around...........
Are there any covered bridges in Hamilton county Indiana?
Potter's bridge is in Potter's Bridge Park. Potter's bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in Hamilton County, and is surrounded by a 66-acre park. Constructed between 1870-1871 by Josiah Durfee, and restored in 1999, the bridge serves as the centerpiece of Potter's Bridge Park. The bridge boasts beautiful views of the White River and is a great place to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Potter's Bridge Park is water-recreation friendly and includes paved trails, playground, picnic areas and provides canoe access to the White River. The park also contains the White River Greenway Trail, which spans 3.25 miles along the White River through Forest Park and on to either downtown Noblesville or Morse Park and Beach.
How did the designers of the Firth of Forth bridge sell their design?
After a fatal bridge collapse, Benjamin Baker rallied for support of an entirely new bridge design. It used triangular structures to support the long center span. This made the bridge very strong and much safer than its predecessors.
What is the function of a bottom chord on a bridge?
the bottom chord is the bottom part of the bridge that holds everything in place.
Where is the golden gate brige?
In California, over San Fransico Bay. it connect Oakland and san Fran.
What is the Building Bridges Initiative?
The Building Bridges Initiative is working to create partnerships between youth, community, and family, so that they can ultimately coexist in peace. No matter at home or in the neighborhood, the Building Bridges Initiative is planning a strong bond between the community for the future.
