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  1. 33 minutes ago, That's No Moon said:

    Ships are really heavy and when moving represent a lot of kinetic energy. Bridges aren't built to withstand that. 

     

    27 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

    But what about the cement foundations? 

     

    20 minutes ago, That's No Moon said:

    They aren't designed to handle lateral loads like that. They are designed to withstand compressing loads from above, not to be pushed over (or through) from the side.

     

    Bridges are supposed to have "dolphins" that protect the bridge piers:

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphin_(structure)

     

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