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Bridging the Gap 2

Synopsis
Introduces structures and materials by presenting some intuitive ideas of stress in materials. Shows how material properties affect the shape or form of a structure by looking at man’s various attempts to bridge the gap. Begins with Stonehenge and the lintel and shows how the lintel evolved into the arch, with examples from Gothic cathedrals to viaducts and the suspension bridge - an inverted arch.
Series
Bridging the Gap / The Best Laid Plans
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production
1989
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects
Engineering
Keywords
arches; civil engineering; stress in materials; structures

Credits

Producer
Ian Spratley
Cast
Adrian Demaid 

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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