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Warm up Activity: Famous Bridge Designs

In your groups review and critique each of the bridges below. In your discussion make sure that you refer to the following:

Design features Structural features The environment and landscape that the bridge is situated. The cost The materials used

1. The Samuel Becket Bridge Dublin

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2. Millau Viaduct, Millau France

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3. The Ha’penny Bridge Dublin

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4. Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco

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5. The Golden Gate Bridge London.

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6. The Loopline Bridge Dublin

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