Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. These supports, called the abutments, carry the load and ...
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A Bend in Time: How the Stone Arch Bridge's Odd Angle Preserved Minneapolis' Waterpower LegacyThe Stone Arch Bridge’s sturdy design and gentle curve allowed for efficient, high-speed rail transportation, a significant advantage in an era when speed was paramount. The Union Depot opened ...
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