One of the earliest floating bridges was constructed by Persian Engineers by parking 676 ships in two parallel rows to help Xerxes's army cross the Hellespont. Since then, floating bridges have ...
The M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system deploys in just 35 minutes and can support the weight of any of the main battle tanks in Europe. The system has recently been handed over to the Swedish ...
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The engineering that keeps floating bridges stable

Floating bridges may look impossible — massive roadways resting directly on water. But behind their calm appearance lies careful structural balance, anchoring systems, and wave-resistant design.
Yesterday afternoon at a school in Medina, the Washington State Department of Transportation and contractor Kiewit/General/Manson, A Joint Venture (KGM) unveiled the latest construction plans and ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The M3 amphibious bridge and ferry system is designed to address the critical challenge of traversing water obstacles in military ...
Building a port on land takes time. On water, the job can be done quickly. Hagbart Skage Alsos and his research colleagues at ...