Statistics about a handful of bridges, including name, location, length of span, and year completed.
International Database and Gallery of Structures, intended to provide information on structures of interest to the civil engineer. Includes alphabetical index of architectural structures. Intended for civil engineers, but basic information will be useful.
Statistics about bridges, organized by bridge type.
An annual virtual bridge design contest. The software for the previous competition can be downloaded any time.
Information and pictures of the Canton Viaduct. Includes pictures of models and timeline of its history. Designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1999.
Has a video of homemade bridges breaking, links to bridge building resources, and a downloadable bridge designer.
Practice making bridges that are strong enough to withstand earthquakes. Page includes background information about earthquakes in general.
Review of how the forces act on different types of bridges. Includes photos of real bridges.
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