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Beam
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Truss
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Arch
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Suspension
This interactive illustrates the main types of bridges used in New Zealand. The major challenge for bridge builders was how to carry weight over a long span without intermediate supports. The arrows on the drawings show how the weight is dispersed to ensure that the bridges are stable and can carry loads.
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