1. The Forth Bridge Firth of Forth, Scotland By Christina Hui and Lisa Winter

2. Firth of Tay Bridge -Sir Thomas Bouch -85 spans -collapsed December 28, 1879 -70 deaths -vertical columns not sufficiently braced to withstand lateral wind pressure

4. Benjamin Baker -1840-1907 - Experienced with iron and railroads - Involved in construction of Victoria Station London 1861 - Heavy involvement in developing London Tube Lines - Consulting Engineer Aswan Dam 1894-1902

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7. Quebec Bridge The following table ranks the world’s largest cantilever bridges with spans over 350 meters. RankBridgeCentre Span (m)CountryYear Completed 1Quebec549 m. (1800 ft.)Canada1918 2 Forth 521 m. (1710 ft.)Scotland1890

8. Scientific: steel cantilever truss; longest span at its time; clear load path Social: Easy way to travel from south of Scotland to north of England; tourism Symbolic: restored faith in bridge building; inspired artwork