SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 7, 2025Interesting Engineering

Engineers build 30-feet-long all-glass bridge using 6,000-year-old technique

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Engineers have constructed a 30-foot-long bridge made entirely of interlocking hollow glass pieces, showcasing an innovative approach to structural design. The bridge, inspired by ancient Mesopotamian principles, required extreme precision in assembly and uses compression forces to maintain stability, demonstrating the potential for glass as a structural material.

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