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Types of Bridges

-Arch Bridges
-Cable-Stayed Bridges
-Suspension Bridges
-Draw Span Bridges
-Truss Bridges
-Beam Bridges

Building Bridge Models

-Balsa Wood Bridge
-Toothpick Bridge
-Model Bridge Software
-News

BOOKS
soon to come

Advanced Math
-Math Help Center
-Tools of the trade

Bridge Engineers

-Othmar H. Ammann
-Eugene C. Figg
-Eugene Freyssinet
-Frtiz Leonhardt
-Jean Muller
-Leon Moisseiff
-John Roeblings
-Man-Chung tang
-Michel Virlogeux

Lesson Plans

-Discovery Channel Lesson Plans

These are some great programs that let you build a bridge. Good for secondary and college students. In the future we will be adding programs for designers also. Contact us for more info on shareware programs available.

BDRP

Bridge Design, Research and Products Home

Are you in search of learning more about Bridges? This page will help by offering information about the types of bridges, building models of bridges, as well as those who design these great structures.

Build A Bridge

How would you span a freeway? A canyon? A river? Or an ocean waterway? Learn about the four major types of bridges and then test your knowledge by matching the right bridge to the right location in a great game under Build a Bridge. This is also a great site for Teachers to teach many different subjects other than bridges in conjunction with Nova.

Building Big

This is an excellent resource on building bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers, domes and dames. This site includes a great presentation on the forces, loads and materials that affect bridges.

BOOKS THAT HELP

America's Top 10 Bridges (America's Top...

Building Toothpick Bridges (Math Project...

Bridges : Amazing Structures to Design,...

The Art of Construction : Projects and...

The Brooklyn Bridge : A Wonders of the...

Need Help

Below are links that will explain how bridges work,
and the basics for bridge design.

How Bridges Work
Bridge Basics
Bridge (Encyclopedia.com)
Bridge Design (by Ga. DOT)
Newton's Apple - Bridges

How Many Bridges Are There?

2000 Bridge Inventory - State by State

Need More Help

We are here to help you find information on how bridges are built, designed or information on a specific bridge project. This is a free service just send an email to the learning center and we will help you find the information you need!.