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What was used before bridges?
Bridges
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.
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.
What kind of shapes are used in Truss bridges?
The geometric shape used in truss bridges is the triangle.
What are the different functions of bridges?
Some bridges are for walking or riding a bicycle on (known as footbridges) Larger bridges usually will accommodate automobiles (including trucks) Some of these bridges may join highways to major streets or to other highways (called overpasses) Long bridges that span over waterways may lift to allow a boat to pass underneath them. Some bridges are simply meant to be admired and serve no function otherwise. Another type of bridge is used for networking. It is usually referred to as a wireless bridge. Wireless bridges are used to boost the range of an existing network.
What were stone bridges used for?
Stone bridges were built to get over rivers etc, before iron or steel was used.
What geometric shapes are used in building bridges?
Hyperbolic cosines, parabolas, semicircles, triangles are some shapes.
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.
Can you have information on bridges?
Yes, you can. -All of us have some information on bridges, some more than others.
What are some beam bridges?
Most highway bridges and railroad bridges are simple beam bridges. In this type of construction, the road surface or deck is supported by a series of longitudinal beams made of concrete, steel or timber. These in turn rest on bearings, which reston piers or abutments.
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.
