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FREE THE WORLDS MOST AMAZING BRIDGES PDF Michael Hurley | 32 pages | 01 Aug 2011 | Raintree | 9781410942494 | English | Chicago, IL, United States Top 10 Most Amazing Bridges in the World - thelistli Bridges are an important symbol in any culture. They represent over coming and cross The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges gap. Bridges have pushed mankind in the areas of engineering and design. We have bridges all over the world that cross mountain ranges, rivers, and ocean to connect one city or county to another. Some bridges are known for their innovative designs and some go back centuries. Bridges helped improve cities, countries, and our way of living. Its industrial age suspension bridge design is very iconic and San Francisco would not be the same without the beauty of this bridge. Ponte Vecchio is believed to be made in the time of the Romans and it is The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges the bridge in Europe that was not destroyed by the Nazis thanks to an express order from Adolf Hitler himself. The bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and has a height of It is also one of the United States oldest suspension bridge. The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge that was opened on September 17, It is the worlds first and only tilting bridge. One of the amazing fact about this bridge is that it looks like an eye winking whenever it is raised and lowered. Opened on April 24,the Helix Bridge is meters long and is made of special stainless steel. The bridge is admired for its beautiful architectural design and amazing engineering achievement. Although it does not have an artistic visual design, the bridge is known to be strong and sturdy because it is the longest over ice bridge in the world. The Szechenyi Chain Bridge that is made from wrought iron and stone. The bridge spans over the River Danube and connects Buda and Pest. Stari Most is a stone arch bridge that was made in The bridge stood for years before it was destroyed in during the Croat-Bosniak War. The bridge was rebuilt and was re-opened on July 23, The Sunniberg Bridge is known for its state-of-the-art design and stunning appearance. The bridge was finished in and won the Outstanding Structure Award in But it was not opened to traffic until December Built sometime in under the reign of Abass II, the Khaju Bridge is known for its useful design because it serves as a bridge, a low-head dam which regulates the flow of the Zayanderud river and a building which is used for public meetings. It spans meters long and 30 meters wide. Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct which means it is used to bring water from outside sources to cities and towns. The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges Tower Bridge is a suspension bridge that was constructed in It spans 35 kilometers long and it is one of the ten longest trans-oceanic bridges in the world. Nanpu Bridge is known for its innovative spiral design. The design of the bridge is The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges to save space. It is one of the main bridges in Shanghai. Royal Gorge Bridge is a suspension bridge that was opened on December 8, The Seri Wawasan Bridge is known for its futuristic design because of its asymmetric design that looks like a sailing ship. It was opened on and it connects Precinct 2 on the Core Island. It crosses an artificial lake to provide natural cooling. It is also provides a great view of the old Shanghai World Expo site. It has a height of meters. The construction of the bridge has set a total of three world records. Is made with dovetailed thousands pieces of wood. The bridge was inspired by the animatronic dinosaur from Jurassic Park. It crosses over canyons, rivers and gorges. The bridges were an integral part of the Inca road system. Martin Luther King Jr. These simple suspension bridges are mostly found in the northeast Indian State of Meghalaya, Khasi, and Jaintia. The locals created the The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges root bridges by training the roots of a banyan tree across the water. These bridges are naturally self-renewing and self-strengthening as it grows. According to the myth, the Rakotzbrucke Bridge builder sacrificed himself to the devil in exchange for finishing the bridge. Opened on Junethe Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam is a meter pedestrian bridge that was designed to avoid the steep incline between the cable car station and the gardens. The bridge provides a stunning scenic view and as well as a tourist attraction because of the two giant stone hands that looks like its holding the bridge The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges. They are not just aesthetically pleasing The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges they are also filled with so much history. Close Search for. Adblock Detected Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker. The 39 Most Amazing Bridges In The World | HiConsumption Facebook The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges Email. It has remained one The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges the engineering world's most famous poster boys since. But it's not the only bridge that merits celebration. Here are 23 others plus San Fran's Golden Gate that are worth a look. Now over 75 years old, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is arguably the most recognizable bridge in the world. While some may not be inspired by the industrial age suspension bridge design, it is undeniable that the San Francisco we know today would not be the same without its skyline being graced by this beauty. Nicknamed "The Coat Hanger" by Sydney locals because of its arch-based design, the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in and is a focal point of Aussie pride and celebrations. For aspiring bridge climbers, BridgeClimb offers people just that. Every year for New Year's Eve the bridge itself is used to complement fireworks displays creating various effects like smiley faces and a The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges ball. A Medieval bridge over the Arno River, the Ponte Vecchio is mainly known for its shops of jewelers, art dealers and souvenir sellers and for being Europe's oldest stone, closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge. Regardless, the Ponte Vecchio Brige is gorgeous and has a rich history dating The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges to the time of the Romans. Completed inthe Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Gateshead, England. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge is the world's first and currently only tilting bridge. But the most amazing thing about this pedestrian and biker crossing of the Tyne River is that it appears as if an eye is winking whenever it The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges raised and lowered. Its innovative and unique design has won loads of awards since Queen Elizabeth officially opened it in Hong Kong's Tsing Ma The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges is the largest suspension bridge in the world to feature two decks and carry both road and rail traffic. Not only that, but it was subjected to some serious wind tunnel testing as Hong Kong is subject to powerful typhoons. There are no walkways on the bridge and it features sheltered carriageways on the lower deck when very strong winds prove to be too much for vehicles to safely handle. The second longest is China's Xihoumen Bridge. A modern engineering feat, the Pearl Bridge has remained the world's longest since The Pearl Bridge stood a true test of strength even before it opened when it survived the Kobe Earthquake on January 17, Connecting the Chinese municipalities of Jiaxing and Ningbo in Zhejiang province, the kilometer-long Hangzhou Bay Bridge is the longest trans-oceanic bridge in the world. More than experts spent nine years designing the Hangzhou Bay Bridge. Known for its funky and innovative spiral approach, Shanghai's Nanpu Bridge designers came up with the novel idea to save space. When you can't build out, build up. It is among the top iconic landmarks in a city filled with iconic landmarks. One of the final scenes of the Hollywood blockbuster "Sherlock Holmes" is played out on the bridge in the movie's climax. No bridge list is complete without at least one aqueduct constructed by the Roman Empire. It was constructed entirely without the use of mortar and the aqueduct's The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges -- weighing up to six tons -- were precisely cut to fit perfectly together eliminating the need for mortar. Not surprisingly, it attracts a lot of jumpers. But they all pack parachutes. Seri Wawasan Bridge: Putrajaya, Malaysia. An absolutely gorgeous bridge design. This one gets in on beauty points alone. Lupu Bridge in Shanghai gets a spot on this list because at 3, meters it is the world's longest steel-arch bridge, and it also provides an amazing vantage point overlooking the old Shanghai World Expo site. The world's highest vehicular bridge, the Millau Viaduct traverses land not water, though when the fog rolls in, crossing the Millau can feel like crossing the sky. The bridge's construction set three world records. The Vasco da Gama spans the Tagus River near Lisbon, capital of Portugal The Worlds Most Amazing Bridges was built to ease traffic congestion and provide easier access to the World Fair along the banks of the Tagus. It isn't the longest, it isn't the tallest, but it sure is pretty. Remarkable views, a useful design that regulates the flow of the river and it has lasted built around The Khaju Bridge should be on any bridge fanatic's must-see list.
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