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INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE TYPE STRUCTURES
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A bridge is a good example of a structure. Can you think of the names of any local bridges ? |
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Bridges are needed for a variety of reasons. Generally, they ‘bridge’ a gap between the banks of a river or they span the distance between two sides of a valley. They are made from materials including stone and steel. Bridges can carry people, cars, lorries, railways and even rivers. |
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Look up the following words in a dictionary or encyclopaedia or on the Internet and explain them: |
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BRIDGE
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VIADUCT
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CAUSEWAY
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