Build and bust a virtual bridge.
Information about the four major types of bridges. Test your knowledge by matching each bridge to the correct location.
An in-depth look at how beam and suspension bridges work.
Explores the world of megastructures, including bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels. From PBS.
An article that discusses the role and value of research in highway bridges.
Detailed, illustrated history of bridges across the world, with diagrammatic explanations of the basic types of bridges, examples and many links.
Diagrams of the forces acting on bridges, pictures, and examples.
Classroom exercises and video footage of earthquake damage and shake table testing of building models.
This free program allows you to design a virtual truss, and then put a load on it. It will show you how the load is spread throughout the truss.
Curriculum unit that will explain how scientists and engineers utilize physical science concepts when building a bridge.
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