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Monster Essays - Bridge Structures
Bridge Structures and The Use of Geometry in Their Design
 
  	What is a bridge?  A bridge is a structure providing continuous passage over a body of water, roadway, or valley.  Every bridge looks different from the another.  Their bridge structure is different. There are nine types of main bridges.  Bridge engineers use a lot of geometry to help them design the different bridges. Without geometry, the bridges would not be safe. 
 	Bridges have been around for a long time.  The earliest bridges were probably formed by laying one or more logs across a brook or by stretching ropes or cables across a narrow valley.  Those types of bridges are still in ....
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