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2003-09-08 09:42:11
7) Discover that wood makes OK bridges too, make lots of notes about
strength, insect prevention, and the like.  Publish the Second Edition.

8) Discover metal.  Make notes about fatigue and rust.  Publish Third
Edition.

many years ago, i saw, in the uk midlands, a (large outdoor)
museum which had the first metal bridge.  it was built as if it
had the same characteristics as wood, i.e., big dimensional iron
bars the size/shape of the wood beams.  later, they discovered the
ibeam.

randy