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When was the first suspension bridge built?
This question is difficult to answer as "suspension bridge" is a very loose term. Ancient people from South America and the Himalayas have used rope suspension bridges to span chasms since ancient times and there are arguments about who first designed/built the first modern bridges. For information relating to these arguments see the related link below.
What are some things that are suspended from ropes chains or cables?
Suspension bridges, tire swings, sometimes strategically placed above rivers or ponds, and large gongs and their strikers (hammers) are often suspended with rope.
What is the thing at the bottom of the cables on a suspension brige?
its a rope
Where in china was the jump rope invented?
It differs on where the jump rope was invented. I think the jump rope waz invented in China. Hope this helps a lot!
What is the description of a suspension bridge?
There were 2 towers, and cables would be hanging from the towers. Hangers(or stringers) would be hanging from the cables. The hangers and the towers combined would hold up the deck which at the side, gets connected to the anchor. On top of the anchor is the anchorage, which holds up the cables from the sides. That is a simple description of a suspension bridge.
How did incas build rope bridges?
The Inca people built rope bridges by weaving fibers made from grasses or plant materials together to create strong cables. These cables were then secured to anchor points on opposite sides of the canyon or gap they were crossing. Wooden slats were added to create a walkway, and the bridge was reinforced with additional cables for stability.
How did the Inca make suspension bridge?
The Inca constructed suspension bridges using natural fibers such as grasses or straw, weaving them together to form strong cables. They anchored these cables on stone columns positioned at each end of the bridge and used wood or woven mats as walkways. The Inca's advanced engineering techniques allowed them to create durable and flexible bridges that could withstand the weight of people and goods traversing rugged terrains.
What did the Incas build their bridge out of?
Rope
What did the Incas build the building out of?
Rope
Who invented the wire rope?
Wire rope was invented by a German named Wilhelm Albert in the years between 1831 and 1834
How was tying-rope invented?
Probably tying was invented before rope. Rope isn't of much use until you invent tying. There were probably things to tie before rope came along, such as strips of leather.
What variables might affect the number of cycles the pendulum makes in 15 seconds?
Length of the rope, speed at which the pendulum is moving, friction between the rope and the air, the rope and its suspension point, and within the rope itself.
