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Wide expanses and obstacles too vast or hazardous to cross have been the bane of travelers and explorers since humans were nomads. Since the invention of bridges, though, people and vehicles have been able to traverse valleys and waterways with ease. They are one of mankind's greatest achievements, packed full of scientific and... more »
Bridge is one of the great classic card games, having evolved from the game of Whist. It was "created" in the late 1890s, and a set of Rules was devised in 1904. This game was originally entitled "Auction Bridge." The modern game (1925) is credited to Howard S. Vanderbilt, a card game pioneer who made innovations to the original game... more »
We continue my series on Bridge with the play of the hand. Your side has won the auction and you have declared a contract. The mission here is to make your bid. Overtricks are nice, especially in Duplicate formats; however, the primary goal is to bring your contract home! One of the most effective weapons is the Finesse. This is the... more »
In another article I outline and review the original 4NT Blackwood (BW) Slam Convention. The idea of BW is to steer the partnership into a successful 6 or 7-level bid. However, BW has its limitations, as it is a simple Ace-asking bid at the 4 level and the King-asking bid at the 5 level. Occasionally, vital information can be missing,... more »
In this article I continue my series on Bridge with an overview of defense. After the bidding is completed and the opponents have declared (or won) the contract, your attention will shift to setting the other team. The opening lead will often make or break the defense. However, there is so much more—some defenders will panic and grab... more »
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Contract or rubber bridge is a partnership bidding game emphasizing communication between two sets of two partners. The object of the game is to... more »
Bridge can be a very complicated game for those beginning to learn the rules. The basic play is the same as in other card games where the object... more »
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The game of bridge may be one of the most complex card games as well as one of the most popular. Bridge clubs exist all over the country, and... more »
A bridge is a structure built to span a valley, road, body of water, or other physical obstacle, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. Designs of bridges vary depending on the function of the bridge and the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed.
History
The first bridges were made by nature — as simple as a log fallen across a stream. The first bridges made by humans were probably spans of wooden logs or planks and eventually stones, using a simple support and crossbeam arrangement. Some early Americans used trees or bamboo poles to cross small caverns or wells to get from one place to another.
Epic literature of India provides mythological accounts of bridges constructed from India to Lanka by the army of Rama. Kinney, pg. 190 Buck pg 78 The Arthashastra of Kautilya mentions the construction of dams and bridges.Dikshitar, pg. 332 A Mauryan bridge near Girnar was surveyed by James Princep.Dutt/> The bridge was swept away during a flood, and later repaired by Puspagupta, the chief architect of emperor Chandragupta I.Dutt/> The bridge also fell under the care of the Yavana Tushaspa, and the Satrap Rudra Daman.Dutt>Dutt, pg 46 The use of stronger bridges using plaited bamboo and iron chain was visible in India by about the 4th century."suspension bridge" in Encyclopaedia Britannica (2008). 2008 Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. A number of bridges, both for military and commercial purposes, were constructed by the Mughal administration in India.Nath, pg. 213
The greatest bridge builders of antiquity were the ancient Romans. The Romans built arch bridges and aqueducts that could stand in conditions that would damage or destroy earlier designs. Some stand today. An example is the Alcántara Bridge, built over the river Tagus, in Spain. The Romans also used cement, which reduced the variation of strength found in natural stone. One type of cement, called pozzolana, consisted of water, lime, sand, and volcanic rock. Bric read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge
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