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162 ECONOMICS OF BRIDGEWORK Chapter XVIII

C. For sand foundations there is not much difference in the economic span-lengths for low-level and high-level bridges of the same type.

D. Structures with piers founded on bed rock generally have economic

span-lengths somewhat greater than those of the corresponding structures founded upon sand at the same depth.

E. Single-track railroad-bridges have economic span-lengths a little less than those of the corresponding double-track structures.

 

 
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