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For the Schools: Science and Life: Stress and Strain: 1: Bridges

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In Britain alone there are many thousands of bridges. They range from single-arch and beam bridges over railways and canals to magnificent suspension and cantilever bridges with long spans. This programme explains some of the problems of the designer and the engineer.
Introduced by Arthur Garratt.
(Telerecording of last Wednesday's programme)

Contributors

Presenter:
Arthur Garratt
Drawings:
Tony Hart
Producer:
Donald Grattan

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