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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: Herman Melville on 03/08/2009 10:58:41

Title: Can a bridge be built at a slanted angle?
Post by: Herman Melville on 03/08/2009 10:58:41

Does a bridge need to be either flat or evenly arched, or can it be built on a slope?

Title: Can a bridge be built at a slanted angle?
Post by: lyner on 03/08/2009 12:28:16

There are plenty of bridges built which aren't horizontal. As long as the lower end foundations are sufficient to keep the bridge from shifting downhill, it will work fine.