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Brooklyn Bridge
When it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge world, it's longest span being 1,595 feet. Located in New York, the bridge crosses over the East River. Although it no longer holds the record as longest, it is still well known world wide.
249 Questions
How was the Brooklyn bridge an advancement in technology during the civil war?
It was not. The Brooklyn Bridge was built about 20 years after the Civil War.
How many toothpicks do you need to make a scale model of the Brooklyn bridge?
It depends what scale you wish to build it to.
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What happenes to people who jump off the Brooklyn bridge?
The impact of hitting water causes blunt force trauma and you die. If you do not die and are plucked out of water you may be paralyzed and have other injuries.
What are the longitude and latitude of the Brooklyn Bridge?
The latitude of Brooklyn is 40.65N. The longitudeis -73.95W. but that's for Brooklyn. the Brooklyn bridge should be somewhat around that area... hope that helped. if it didnt at all, then oh well!
Where was the Brooklyn Bridge built?
The Brooklyn Bridge spans the East River and was built to connect the City of New York with the City of Brooklyn. Since the bridge was opened, Brooklyn has become one of the five Boros of New York City.
What was the original name for the Brooklyn bridge?
The original name of the Brooklyn bridge was The Great East River Suspension Bridge.
Where does the Brooklyn bridge start?
The Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway begins at Tillary Street and Adams Street.
How can an atlas be useful for learning more on the Brooklyn bridge?
An atlas is a book of maps. A map might give you insights into why the bridge was needed.
Who sings the rap song on Geico commercial with gecko on Brooklyn Bridge?
The song is "You can't stop me" by Crown Loyal.
How did John A Roebling contribute to the Brooklyn Bridge?
John Roebling was originally the Chief Engineer responsible for the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Unfortunately, he died not long after groundbreaking, when a collapse on the site severely injured his foot, which led to a tetanus infection and then death. So his son, Washington Roebling, became the Chief Engineer.
But Washington Roebling also got injured on the job, early into the construction. He got a bad case of decompression sickness (aka "the bends" or "cassion disease") while surveying the underwater cassions.
He survived, but he was bedridden for the rest of the bridge's construction. His wife, Emily Warren Roebling, was required to speak to the workmen on his behalf, and run messages between them. She had studied engineering and higher math, and so was able to provide crucial assistance in the remaining 11 years until the bridge's completion. She was also the first person to cross the bridge when it was completed.
However, history books typically ignore her contribution, and list only John and Washington Roebling as the Chief Engineers.
It was John's cable co. that supplied the cable after the original contractor falsified test results and cable was found to be defective.
