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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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The Percy Covered Bridge at Powerscourt Quebec was built in 1861, only a year or two after the Victoria Bridge in Montreal.
In the 1890s, the Victoria Bridge underwent extensive modifications - its structure was changed completely, except for the pilings in the St Lawrence river.
However, the wooden Percy bridge has retained most of its original materials and its shape, design and architecture to this day.
It thus may be a worthy contender for the title "oldest bridge in Canada still in use".
The Percy bridge with its two spans across the Chateauguay River in Southwest Quebec, still carries most automotive traffic ( in its old age, it is now restricted to LIGHT vehicles of less than 6 tonnes) as well as pedestrians.
When building a structure what is the strongest load bearing angle?
"Vertical, with zero declination for loads under compression;" no intention to flippant, but more information is needed about the structure or load for a useful answer to be tendered. If the structure is intended to hold liquid or gas the strongest structure may spherical, etc.
What happens when you bridge an amp?
If you bridge a 2 channel 4 channel ect. you are taking the power from both channels as if it was a single channel amp.
Don't cross that bridge til you come to it?
This phrase is an idiom, which is a phrase that means something other than its literal meaning. Don't cross a bridge until you come to it means to not worry about things that haven't happened yet, just focus on the present.
How can one test the correction of a slide wire bridge?
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Why does your partner arch her back when you penetrate?
It is her body's natural reaction, and gives her more pleasure and penetration.
When was Mackinaw City founded?
The village was established by the French in 1715, though a mission was in the area in 1708. It was turned over to the British in 1761.
What is the difference between plinth and tie beam?
A plinth refers to the base that a column rests on. Tie beam refers to a beam that connects two or more columns, that acts as a stiffener.
