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JHOV2324 · 01-04-2007, 03:57 PM

so those boats cant turn around...........that doesnt look like enough space for boats to go and come at the same time

pmui · 01-04-2007, 05:14 PM

how do you get across to to the other pedistrian walk? another bridge? it's like a very expensive water flue ride, does it splash at the end?

Salesbig · 01-04-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pmui


	how do you get across to to the other pedistrian walk? another bridge?

WATER FROGGER

TimberTDI · 01-04-2007, 09:27 PM

The bridge does have a purpose:

The massive undertaking will connect Berlin’s inland harbor with the ports along the Rhine river. The water bridge will enable river barges to avoid a lengthy and sometimes unreliable passage along the Elbe. Shipping can often come to a halt on the stretch if the river’s water mark falls to unacceptably low levels.
Barge captains will now be able to ship loads of up to 1,350 metric tons – the equivalent of 50 truckloads – over the 34-meter wide and 4.25-meter deep water bridge. Previously, ships could only be loaded with 800 metric tons.

joseney21 · 01-04-2007, 10:17 PM

i'm guessing one side of the bridge is lower than the other, or the middle of the bridge is higher than both ends...how do they keep the water in the bridge??is it a series of chambers like the panama canal??.am i missing something

01-04-2007, 03:57 PM	#11
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TimberTDI Recovering Lurker Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 1,650 Reefer Ratings: (7) Friends: (2)	The bridge does have a purpose: The massive undertaking will connect Berlin’s inland harbor with the ports along the Rhine river. The water bridge will enable river barges to avoid a lengthy and sometimes unreliable passage along the Elbe. Shipping can often come to a halt on the stretch if the river’s water mark falls to unacceptably low levels. Barge captains will now be able to ship loads of up to 1,350 metric tons – the equivalent of 50 truckloads – over the 34-meter wide and 4.25-meter deep water bridge. Previously, ships could only be loaded with 800 metric tons. __________________ . as soon as I come up with something thought provoking I'll put it here. and yes pedro nuno ferriera is a google bot.

01-04-2007, 10:17 PM	#15
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01-04-2007, 05:14 PM	#12
pmui Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,081 Reefer Ratings: (18) Friends: (1)	how do you get across to to the other pedistrian walk? another bridge? it's like a very expensive water flue ride, does it splash at the end?