How a bridge is built /

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by Aloian, Sam,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Engineering our world. Physical details: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Bridges --Design and construction --Juvenile literature. | Bridges --Design and construction. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Glen Stewart Elementary School 624.2 ALO Available

Explains the process of building a bridge, including understanding the forces at work on a bridge, placing the piers and abutments correctly, and building the decking.

Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.

Place to place -- Hold it up -- Using the forces -- Get to work -- Falsework -- Bridge types -- On deck -- Joining together -- Make your own truss.