Amanda's+Bridge+Project


 * Work In Progress*

Bridge is Pont du Gard built by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa


 * How long and high is your bridge?** The Bridge is 3 stories high and 50 km long * On its first level it carries a road and at the top of the third level, a water conduit*


 * What does the bridge go over?** The bridge goes over water


 * What does it connect?** It connects to land in Nimes,Franch


 * When and were was your bridge built?** It is in the South of France and was built right before the Christian Era 1st century AD


 * What type of bridge is yours?** It is an Arc bridge


 * What type of challenges did the architects have in building the bridge?**A complex scaffold was built to support the aqueduct as it was being built.


 * How long did it take to complete the bridge?** It was believed to take 3 years


 * How many cars go over the bridge every week?** Cars do not go over the bridge. The bridge was origial made to transport water. But now it does not transport water anymore it is just a landmark people visit and you can walk on it.


 * List any interesting stories or facts about your bridge?**


 * Picture of Bridge.**


 * What condition is your bridge in now?** It is still a masterpiece


 * Has your bridge needed repairs?** Yes it has becuase it was in danger of collaspsing


 * What forces act on the bridge(compression and tension)?** Compression from the keystone out outword


 * What was the cost?**


 * What were the materials used? Pros and Cons?** fireproof and waterproof, molds to most shapes, strong in comprasion it cracks in temperature and is weak in changes made with stones

http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/tourism/pont-du-gard/history-pont-du-gard.htm** http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Pont_du_Gard.html
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