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to solve river crossing problems
It has the same purpose as most bridges, ie to allow people and traffic to cross an obstacle, in this case, the River Thames.
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∙ 13y agoThe Confederation Bridge was built to provide reliable road transportation between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
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∙ 12y agothe confederational bridge curves because of the depth of the water level in that certain area.
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∙ 6y agocause so the stabilized supports for the confederation bridge all connect properly, since it cost 1 billion dollars to build the thing,
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∙ 11y agoTo get traffic across the river/gorge etc.
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∙ 14y agoPost-tension concrete box girders
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Strength of the bridge required curvature. Wind also a factor, curved into the prevailing wind. And line of sight distortion minimized.
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Who built confederation bridge?
gj cahill
Why was it necessary for the engineers who built the Confederation Bridge to study the climate and storms in the Northumberland Strait before beginning to build?
because the confederation bridge had been planned to be built high and the bridge might have had some non-proper supports.
What was the name of the bridge before the confederation bridge?
Before the Confederatration Bridge was built it was a ferry, so the bridge had no prior name. The locals call the bridge the "fixed link"
When was Confederation Bridge created?
Confederation Bridge was created in 1997.
Confedertionbridge when it was it built?
Confederation Bridge in Prince Edward Island in Canada was completed on June 28th 1997
How is the base of confederation bridge made?
how is the base of the pillar of confederation bridge made
What bridge connects New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island?
The Confederation Bridge which is the longest bridge over ice-covered water.
What is the confederation bridge?
the confederation bridge is located in P.E.I. and attaches it to part of New Brunswick
Fact about the confederation bridge?
the bridge of quebec is a riveted steel truss
How old is the Confederation Bridge?
The Confederation Bridge in Canada opened on May 31, 1997. The total length of the bridge is 8 miles or 12.9 kilometers.
Why did they build the confederation building?
They built the bridge because the people from Prince Edward island wanted an easier way to get to the main land [Canada]
How many people died building confederation bridge?
3-4 people died working on the confederation bridge P.E.I
