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Is an arched bridge better than a flat one?


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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. 

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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

 

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