Considering that there are bridges built by Romans still being used two millennia later, I'd say this shows a lack of ambition. I've been thinking this, too, as I've read about this bridge being...
Chinese media outlets are reporting that the bridge is built to last more than a century.
Considering that there are bridges built by Romans still being used two millennia later, I'd say this shows a lack of ambition.
there are concerns that China's central government might use the bridge as another way to chip away at Hong Kong's independence,
I've been thinking this, too, as I've read about this bridge being built. It seems like a great way to demonstrate that Hong Kong is part of China.
Videos like that just reinforce my preference for written information. I gave up about 5 minutes in. It was waffly and rambly, didn't seem to actually have a point - and, of course, the...
Videos like that just reinforce my preference for written information. I gave up about 5 minutes in. It was waffly and rambly, didn't seem to actually have a point - and, of course, the video-maker just had to keep inserting himself into the story.
Well those are probably more like stone walls with gaps comparing to more elegant modern bridges. Aqueduct style is robust but not very practical these days
bridges built by Romans still being used two millennia later
Well those are probably more like stone walls with gaps comparing to more elegant modern bridges. Aqueduct style is robust but not very practical these days
No. They're arched bridges, properly designed and engineered. Check out items 3, 5, and 10 in this article about old bridges for some examples. The Pons Fabricius in Rome is over 2,000 years old...
Well those are probably more like stone walls with gaps
No. They're arched bridges, properly designed and engineered. Check out items 3, 5, and 10 in this article about old bridges for some examples. The Pons Fabricius in Rome is over 2,000 years old and still in use.
Considering that there are bridges built by Romans still being used two millennia later, I'd say this shows a lack of ambition.
I've been thinking this, too, as I've read about this bridge being built. It seems like a great way to demonstrate that Hong Kong is part of China.
This is a good video that talks more about what China is doing to erase the Hong Kong border. The bridge is mentioned in it.
Videos like that just reinforce my preference for written information. I gave up about 5 minutes in. It was waffly and rambly, didn't seem to actually have a point - and, of course, the video-maker just had to keep inserting himself into the story.
Well those are probably more like stone walls with gaps comparing to more elegant modern bridges. Aqueduct style is robust but not very practical these days
No. They're arched bridges, properly designed and engineered. Check out items 3, 5, and 10 in this article about old bridges for some examples. The Pons Fabricius in Rome is over 2,000 years old and still in use.
Huh, these are pretty impressive. I really thought they were all like aqueducts
Even Roman aqueducts were quite complex engineered structures.