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2. Britannia Bridge - Wikipedia

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   The first major elements of the structure to be built were the side tubes, this work was performed in situ, using wooden platforms to support it. [3] The construction method used for the iron tubes was derived from contemporary shipbuilding practices, being composed of riveted wrought iron plates 5 ⁄ 8 inch (16 mm) thick, complete with ...

3. History of the railway track - Wikipedia

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   Cast iron rails, 4 feet (1.2 m) long, began to be used in the 1790s and by 1820, 15-foot-long (4.6 m) wrought iron rails were in use. The first steel rails were made in 1857 and standard rail lengths increased over time from 30 to 60 feet (9.1–18.3 m). Rails were typically specified by units of weight per linear length and these also increased.

4. Plate girder bridge - Wikipedia

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   In some cases, the plate girders may be formed in a Z-shape rather than I-shape. The first tubular wrought iron plate girder bridge was built in 1846-47 by James Millholland for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. [2] Plate girder bridges are suitable for short to medium spans and may support railroads, highways, or other traffic. Plate girders ...

5. Tinplate - Wikipedia

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   Before the advent of cheap mild steel, the backing metal (known as "backplate") was wrought iron. While once more widely used, the primary use of tinplate now is the manufacture of tin cans . In the tinning process, tinplate is made by rolling the steel (or formerly iron) in a rolling mill , removing any mill scale by pickling it in acid and ...

6. Wrought iron - Wikipedia

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   Wrought iron is a form of commercial iron containing less than 0.10% of carbon, less than 0.25% of impurities total of sulfur, phosphorus, silicon and manganese, and less than 2% slag by weight. [18] [19] Wrought iron is redshort or hot short if it contains sulfur in excess quantity. It has sufficient tenacity when cold, but cracks when bent or ...

7. Malik Nabers sets Giants team record for most receptions in a ...

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   Nabers, 21, was the Giants' first-round pick (No. 6 overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU.As a junior, he tallied 89 catches for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns with the Tigers.