Photos of four existing bridges are shown. For each bridge, write a paragraph that describes in specific

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Photos of four existing bridges are shown. For each bridge, write a paragraph that describes in specific terms the strategies used by the designer to make it an efficient structure. General strategies to draw from include: efficient beam cross-sections, trusses, arches, use of tension members (or cable) to avoid problems with buckling.

A. Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan

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B. Bridge of the Americas, Panama

C. Forth Bridge, United Kingdom

D. Whipple Bridge, USA (By Permission of J. B. Riddel and Associates, www.jbriddel.com.)

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Exploring Engineering An Introduction to Engineering and Design

ISBN: 978-0123747235

2nd edition

Authors: Philip Kosky, George Wise, Robert Balmer, William Keat

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