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re: $28 billion bridge in China just to haul coal
Posted on 5/22/24 at 11:00 am to POTUS2024
Posted on 5/22/24 at 11:00 am to POTUS2024
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Why is it elevated like that?
I would also surmise that it needs to elevate to get over certain terrains, and then due to load bearing capabilities, the gradient would be limited and then you get a huge length of low gradient to reach one necessary height
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Posted on 5/22/24 at 11:02 am to Power-Dome
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certain terrains
Mongolia and such are not known for their flat lands
Posted on 5/22/24 at 11:14 am to Power-Dome
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I would also surmise that it needs to elevate to get over certain terrains, and then due to load bearing capabilities, the gradient would be limited and then you get a huge length of low gradient to reach one necessary height
This.
The entire line isn't elevated like that tweet claims.
https://www.railjournal.com/freight/china-opens-1813km-heavy-haul-railway/
According to the wiki page there is a 5km viaduct on the line and that is likely what is pictured.
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