Longest water bridge in the world. 918m long, 690m over water. Took six years to build from 1997-2003.
Nov 16, 2016 3:15 PM
Longest water bridge in the world. 918m long, 690m over water. Took six years to build from 1997-2003.
ProphetTenebrae
This probably needs to be used for a high speed boat chase in a James Bond film.
randomonotony
M.C. Escher
ArcaneConjecture
This is what people mean when they say "The US has fallen behind when it comes to infrastructure".
StrokeableRedBeard
I better Panama is feeling pretty stupid about that canal now!
jakdsjfklfds
science question - is there more weight on the bridge when a boat goes through?
Imostlycommunicateusinggifs
if it was a water tank the answer would be yes but since the boat displaces its mass equivalent in water, the answer is no.
Cnogs
Yes, but load would have to be calculated by dispersal of water to the weight of the boat and applied pressure.
TheCanineAlchemist
I too am curious on this matter
Pierrebdm
It depends, if there is an overflow on the bridge, the load of water displaced by the boat goes away, then no weight is added.
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jakdsjfklfds
so basically the same? except that displaced water is spread around more - and possibly off the bridge. assuming boat doesn't hit bottom
MoralRectifier
In a steady-state situation, yes. But displaced water takes time to equalize. Faster the boat, the more load transferred to the bridge.