Bridges: Nature Abhors Them

Stuff You Should Know

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Society & Culture

4.5 • 82.8K Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2015

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

From prehistoric logs across streams to the 102-mile Kunshan Grand Bridge, nature works ceaselessly to take down spans. Learn about the fascinating ins and outs of bridge design and building and the mind-boggling challenges structural engineers face.

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