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Building
Big: All About Bridges
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/bridge/index.html
This site, provided by PBS, has information on links to bridges around the
world and:
Super Bridge
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/
This site, provided by NOVA Online brings to life the engineering
challenges inherent to bridge-building.
- Build a
Bridge -"Learn about the four major types of bridges and then test
your knowledge by matching the right bridge to the right location."
Interesting and informative descriptions are provided for the different
bridge types, along with images of each type of bridge.
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Resources -An annotated list of bridge-related links to articles and
other resources on bridge research, design, legislation, construction,
management, and much more. The links include
sites on bridges, The American Society of Civil Engineers, The Association
for Bridge Construction and Design and the Clearinghouse for
Infrastructure: Bridge Information.
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Teachers Guide
Bridge Building Art and
Science
http://www.brantacan.co.uk/bridges.htm
This site is on bridge design and history. Each sections describes a
particular bridge type or characteristic, and several pictures are
included from all over the world that give examples of arch, truss,
suspension, and many other bridge designs. There are also explanations of
forces that act upon bridges, as well as what issues are considered when
choosing the kind of bridge to build over a span.
Ask a Scientist-Engineering Archives
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/newton/askasci/1995/eng/ENG21.HTM
All the information needed to build a strong matchstick bridge.
Bridge Construction and Engineering Home
http://bridgepros.com/
This site keeps up with new bridge projects, has information on the
longest, biggest and highest bridges, and a learning center.
Bridges [top]
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
http://www.cbbt.com/
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Wilbur J and Sara Ruth
Watson Bridge Book Collection Home Page at the Cleveland State University
http://www.csuohio.edu/CUT/Watson.htm [Return
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