Caracas – La Guaira Viaduct

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Caracas – La Guaira Viaduct

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The city and the Beachon the same day

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BridgesA link or connection between two objects usually places either side of an obstacle, such as a river, chasm, or estuary.

Types of Bridges

The Beam Bridge

The Arch Bridge

The Suspension Bridge

What are the bridges? What are they for?Connecting the two ends.Allow easy access to food.Faster allowed to cross a stretch, requires less effort.Technological advance allows.There are many opportunities to share ideas between two previously separate locations.

Caracas – La Guaira Viaduct

Old Viaduct

New Viaduct

Context

History of Caracas – La Guaira Connection

Collapse of Old Viaduct

Construction of New Viaduct

Type of Bridge

Materials

Technology involved in this construction

Designers

Advantages for the Community