Bacon Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 I noticed in some old paintings and even in fantasy video games there are a good amount of bridges where the actual walkway is arched? Is that due to style? Is it structurally better when you have primitive methods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 So I posted this but... the flat one would be more likely to snap right in the middle from too much weight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Physics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 @Mr.Vic20 Is a professional bridge builder and would be most qualified to answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Isn't this like history 101 Apple Tree Jesus Arched Bridge Dark Ages Christopher Columbus Pilgrims George Washington Apple Tree Freedom for all men created equal under God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 37 minutes ago, SuperSpreader said: Isn't this like history 101 Apple Tree Jesus Arched Bridge Dark Ages Christopher Columbus Pilgrims George Washington Apple Tree Freedom for all men created equal under God I was never taught about bridges or Jesus in school. Must be some connection there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Jesus turned fish into arched bridges. It's in the bible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Arched bridges are stronger because the gods hate our happiness and an arched bridge looks like a frown. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 For anyone interested in the actual answer to the question "why an arched bridge, its a "Tension Arch", which when used individually works well with stone materials and in sequence can also support the creation of a sturdy viaduct. why it works: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Mr.Vic20 said: For anyone interested in the actual answer to the question "why an arched bridge, its a "Tension Arch", which when used individually works well with stone materials and in sequence can also support the creation of a sturdy viaduct. why it works: And if you want to actually see the image Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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