Bixby Creek Bridge

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John Hanna

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Apr 9, 2023, 3:24:33 PM4/9/23
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A famous California bridge… Is the arch a parabola?

 

 

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     John

 

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Karlheinz Haas

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Apr 10, 2023, 8:28:12 AM4/10/23
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Is the parabolic model going to fit, no matter the perspective?

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Jody Crothers

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Apr 14, 2023, 2:19:59 AM4/14/23
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Parabolic or reflected Catenary.



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John Hanna

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Apr 14, 2023, 6:37:03 AM4/14/23
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A notable catenary…

 

Another arch bridge (New River Gorge, W. VA USA):

 

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Parabolic or reflected Catenary.

 

 

 

Jody Crothers

 

Head of Learning Area (Mathematics)

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Is the parabolic model going to fit, no matter the perspective?

 

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