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bridges

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Unit: Bridges

Content

 

Bridges of the World

 

 

In this unit, you will learn about bridges:

 

  • types of bridges
  • materials used in bridges
  • how bridges work
  • bridges all over the world
  • and more

 

 

On this page, you will find the information about bridges. Go to the tasks page and you will find the activities for the unit



 

Introduction

 

What is the meaning of the word bridge?

 

bridge(s):

A link or connection between two objects - usually places either side of an obstacle, such as a river, chasm, or estuary.

Listen to the pronunciation

 


 

Some questions to reflect about!

 

Are all bridges alike?

 

Think of the bridges you remember. What are they made of? What are they connecting? How is the span between their piers or towers?

 

 

What social and/or political benefits can bridges provide to places?


General Information

 

 

1. A module on bridges: Purposes of a bridge, types of bridges, advantages/disadvantages, glossary. You should not miss this educational site.

 

2. How bridges work

 

3. Bridges and Viaducts Pictures and year of construction

 

4. All about bridges: Types, how they are made and put into places.

 

5. Wind and bridges

 

6. The appearance of bridges. This site also contains tons of information about bridges. Make sure to deeply navigate it.

 

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7. From Fresh Ideas and Better Steel, Safer Bridges

 


 

Videos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Games

 

 

1. Build a bridge. Select the best bridge for each context.

 

2. Design a foot-bridge. Read the problem and find the solution.


 

Out of context

 

  1. Do you know the meaning of the expression: bridging the gap?
  2. Do you know of any song containing the word bridge?
  3. Do you know any band whose name contains the word bridge?
  4. Do you know any film containing the word bridge?

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