Introduction
There are many types of bridges around the world. Not all bridges have the same design. Some bridges can be 1 km and others can be 35 metres long. Bridges are designed to get people from point A to point B in the quickest amount of time.
Task
You are going to visit the following websites to answer these 7 questions.
Process
What is the name of the longest bridge in the world?
www.livescience.com/34448-worlds-longest-bridge.html
What tools are needed to build a bridge?
http://www.ehow.com/list_7572087_tools-used-bridge-construction.html
When was the first bridge made?
www.technologystudent.com/struct1/stlbrid1.htm
How long does it take to make a bridge?
http://www.answers.com/Q/How_long_does_it_take_to_build_a_bridge?#slide=3
What is the smallest bridge in the world?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_Bridge,_Bermuda
How was Bridge Construction During 20th Century?
Draw a beam bridge
Evaluation
2 marks per question
Conclusion
After completing this task you should have a general knowledge of bridges.
Credits
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What is the name of the longest bridge in the world?
- The world's longest bridge over water, is called Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Southern Louisiana. The bridge is 23.83 miles (38 km).
What tools are needed to build a bridge?
- Bridge builder
- Gantry crane
- Beam launcher
- Straddle carrier
When was the first bridge made?
- The first iron bridge in the world was built in Telford in 1779 by Abraham Darby and was the first large structure in history to be constructed from iron.
How long does it take to make a bridge?
- Depending on the construction some bridges can take less than a year but others take 4-6 years.
What is the smallest bridge in the world?
- Somerset bridge in the smallest drawbridge in the world connecting Somerset Island with mainland.
How was Bridge Construction During 20th Century
- The bridge construction skills progressed rapidly during the 20
Draw a beam bridge