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Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: neilep on 12/08/2007 22:40:45: Does the technology exist that we could build a bridge to say....between the UK & USA ?

See the picture ?

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As you can see I have already designed it !!

What materials ?....what kind of 'type ' of bridge will it be ?
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 12/08/2007 22:49:38: In theory I don't see any reason why a pontoon bridge couldn't be built. It would be a bit difficult to drive across with high waves, though.

I don't think any other type would be possible due to the depth of the Atlantic.

Incidentally, Neil, did you know that the Humber bridge is so long it has to take the curvature of the Earth into account?
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: neilep on 12/08/2007 22:58:37: Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 12/08/2007 22:49:38
In theory I don't see any reason why a pontoon bridge couldn't be built. It would be a bit difficult to drive across with high waves, though.

I don't think any other type would be possible due to the depth of the Atlantic.

Incidentally, Neil, did you know that the Humber bridge is so long it has to take the curvature of the Earth into account?

Cool !..Thanks ETH....No I did not know that about the Humber bridge !

I expect that in my bridge (patent pending) above there would be islands with retail , hotel,residential, commercial and social /community services too along the way....
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 12/08/2007 23:40:38: Which country would have sovereignty over the islands? Or would they be independent?
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: neilep on 12/08/2007 23:50:28: Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 12/08/2007 23:40:38
Which country would have sovereignty over the islands? Or would they be independent?

Within certain boundaries they might adopt the sovereignty of the nearest country .....else they could be part of a northern hemisphere joint venture or a global conglomerate with the premise to bridging the entire planet !!
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 12/08/2007 23:51:36: (https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fanimals%2F8.gif&hash=79671e67a72e1b3315d211f7ec70ff64)
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: neilep on 13/08/2007 00:14:57: LOL..Oink Flap !!
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: Karen W. on 13/08/2007 05:43:05: I like the idea but why have islands, why not underwater motels and shopping. along the way! Ohhh cool possibilities.. underwater parking garages with shuttle transports from there to motels etc.! Hummmm to drive 4 thousand or so plus miles across the top of the ocean it sounds intriguing also!I have only been on the golden gate and the oakland bridge that I can remember!
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: eric l on 13/08/2007 07:51:25: Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 12/08/2007 23:40:38
Which country would have sovereignty over the islands? Or would they be independent?
Why not making them a new nation, someting like "New Atlantis" ?
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: dentstudent on 13/08/2007 08:51:51: Quote from: eric l on 13/08/2007 07:51:25
Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 12/08/2007 23:40:38
Which country would have sovereignty over the islands? Or would they be independent?
Why not making them a new nation, someting like "New Atlantis" ?

Sounds a bit Iain Banks to me.....
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 13/08/2007 09:00:06: Neil wants to call it EWEtopia! (https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Flol%2F1.gif&hash=d8e6686452e290c988dbac6c3e01d75a)
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: paul.fr on 13/08/2007 09:58:02: Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 12/08/2007 22:49:38
Incidentally, Neil, did you know that the Humber bridge is so long it has to take the curvature of the Earth into account?

This is where is was NOT watching the meteorites from.
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: neilep on 13/08/2007 13:28:06: Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 13/08/2007 09:00:06
Neil wants to call it EWEtopia! (https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Flol%2F1.gif&hash=d8e6686452e290c988dbac6c3e01d75a)

(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fclapping%2F3.gif&hash=13c0174900468b9a7d5d38a4bd75c2cb)
(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fclapping%2F4.gif&hash=5e7730584f57cfb988021ec0e6438603)
(https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fclapping%2F5.gif&hash=84082ae1375d85f65239829d6b135af8)
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 13/08/2007 14:12:15: I thang yaw!
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: Karen W. on 14/08/2007 07:05:09: Ok Ewe need to come up with a bridge going the other way that is named for the boys!!
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: Karen W. on 14/08/2007 07:06:53: Hey Don't you all have some kind of underwater tunnel or something there running from one country to the next!
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 14/08/2007 07:55:54: Karen - yes, the Channel Tunnel (or the "Illegal Immigrant Highway" as it's commonly known.
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: Karen W. on 14/08/2007 08:06:38: Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 14/08/2007 07:55:54
Karen - yes, the Channel Tunnel (or the "Illegal Immigrant Highway" as it's commonly known.

LOL LOL.. I have heard it is a cool way to travel but really know nothing about it!
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 14/08/2007 08:10:24: Cool? Well, the trains are air-conditioned [:D]

The scenery is rubbish, though [>:(]
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: dentstudent on 14/08/2007 09:15:45: Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 14/08/2007 08:10:24
Cool? Well, the trains are air-conditioned [:D]

Not if you go by car, it's not. The trains are already knackered and dated. BUT, it's quick and hassle free. BUT, it's really expensive if you go for a 2 week period. BUT, it's quite cheap if you go for a day trip. SO, if you're going for a 2 week holiday, buy 2 day trip tickets and only use half! 80 quid instead of 400! Er, not that I've ever done it. Ever, Nope, not me.
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: neilep on 14/08/2007 10:23:58: We went to Euro Disney !..we went first class....we had sandwiches !!..they were Euro-trash !
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 14/08/2007 10:27:06: Did you have an ice cream de Ceaune too?
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: neilep on 14/08/2007 10:29:46: Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 14/08/2007 10:27:06
Did you have an ice cream de Ceaune too?

Ceaune ?...is that French for Sea Urchin ?
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 14/08/2007 10:42:07: Antoine de Ceaune? Eurotrash?

Edit: Just realised it's de Caunes. Sorry.
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: ukmicky on 14/08/2007 21:48:18: you could build a bridge across the atlantic on the free floating structures they use for oil rigs as they stand high enough out of the water to keep the sea off the road yet the tubalar section under the water is designed in such a way that it keep the platform stable even in very high seas.[diagram=269_0]
Title: Building Bridges !..Is there a limit of span with todays technology ?
Post by: Karen W. on 14/08/2007 21:51:37: Really? That would be my cocerns would be huge storms or tidal waves etc.