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Loren Booda
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Is there any practicability for making bridges out of plastic?
Plastic Bridges: Practicality and Feasibility for Bridge Construction
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SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the practicality and feasibility of constructing bridges using plastic materials. Participants highlight the high costs and low stiffness of plastic as significant drawbacks. However, inflatable pontoon-type bridges are mentioned as a viable alternative, suggesting that while traditional plastic bridges may not be practical, innovative designs could offer solutions.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of material properties, specifically stiffness and cost analysis.
- Familiarity with bridge engineering principles.
- Knowledge of alternative bridge designs, particularly inflatable structures.
- Awareness of current materials used in civil engineering.
- Research the engineering principles behind inflatable pontoon bridges.
- Explore the cost-benefit analysis of using plastic in construction.
- Investigate advancements in composite materials for bridge construction.
- Study case studies of existing plastic or inflatable bridge projects.
Civil engineers, construction project managers, and materials scientists interested in innovative bridge design and alternative construction materials.
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