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Suspended by Gigantic Cables and with a Central Span of Almost 2 Kilometers, This Bridge Needed to Be Designed to Withstand Earthquakes, Violent Winds and the Constant Passage of Ships on One of Asia's Busiest Maritime Routes
Connecting Kobe to the island of Awaji, Japan, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge crosses a strait subject to strong currents, typhoons, earthquakes and intense maritime traffic. Its central span measures 1,991 meters, almost 2 kilometers, and required gigantic cables, towers with about 300 meters and foundations built directly into the sea. Like the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge... The post Suspended by gigantic cables and with a central span of almost 2 kilomete…
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Connecting Kobe to the island of Awaji, Japan, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge crosses a strait subject to strong currents, typhoons, earthquakes and intense maritime traffic. Its central span measures 1,991 meters, almost 2 kilometers, and required gigantic cables, towers with about 300 meters and foundations built directly into the sea. Like the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge... The post Suspended by gigantic cables and with a central span of almost 2 kilomete…