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Arch Bridge
That's right. A variation of the arch bridge works wonderfully here. This Chinese
Rainbow Bridge was recently reconstructed by a NOVA team of specialists. The elegant arch is high
enough to allow boats to pass underneath.
Congratulations! You've solved the puzzle. You're ready to roll out the blue
prints and strap on a hard hat.
As you were playing this game, you may have thought, "Gee, I wish I could
combine some of these bridges—say, build a continuous beam bridge across the
bay, but put a cable-stayed bridge in the middle to create a shipping channel."
Well, in the real world, engineers often do exactly that, creating "hybrid
bridges" that are tailor-made to a given situation.
A few words of caution. For the sake of clarity, this game has oversimplified
what, in the real world of engineering, are very complex decisions and
principles. To learn more, consult our resources page and, of
course, your local library.
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