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Where is the longest peir in the world?
Southend Pier is a major landmark in Southend-on-Sea. Extending 1.34 miles (2.16 km) into the Thames Estuary, it is the longest pleasure pier in the world.
What show's pilot episode was called Panic at Malibu Pier?
episode Panic at Malibu Pier
When was the first Southend Pier fire?
There have been four serious fires in Southend Pier's history. The first, on the 7th of October 1959, destroyed the pavilion at the land-end.
What type of transport is likely to make use of a pier?
A boat
What is the use of zinc anodes in pier jetty columns?
Zinc anodes offer a sacrificial method of maintaining the steelwork of the pier.. The anodes 'attract' corrosion thereby extending the life and protecting the steel work. (same as on ships hulls etc)
What is a pier in a bridge?
A bridge pier is the structure on which the bridge rests.
Are bridge lengths and spans the same thing?
A span on a bridge is the distance between supports such as from pier to pier. A bridge can have several supports over its length. A bridge length includes the entire bridge.
Is the pier on the confederation bridge natural?
no
What has the author Pier Francesco Atzori written?
Pier Francesco Atzori has written: 'Deep purple'
How can you travel from the London bridge pier on the south bank to the embankment pier on the north side of the Thames?
Walk over London Bridge and turn left when you get to the other side and continue walking along the river bank until you reach the embankment pier.
What is another way to say bridge support?
A tower or a pier block.
Meaning of a low or deep sound?
A big ship is about to leave the pier.
What does ponteau mean in french?
un ponteau is a part of a silk weaving machine. It can also be a placename related to a bridge or a pier.
Who was the English romantic artist who painted Ivy Bridge and Calais Pier?
William Turner
What is the longest pier in the world?
The longest pier in the world is the Progreso Pier in Mexico, which stretches out for 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) into the Gulf of Mexico. It is primarily used as a port for cruise ships and as a fishing spot for locals.
Where is the longest peir in the world?
Southend Pier is a major landmark in Southend-on-Sea. Extending 1.34 miles (2.16 km) into the Thames Estuary, it is the longest pleasure pier in the world.
What structure on a bridge breaks or wards off floating ice?
According to a Glossary of Bride Terminology, there are several choices:An ice apron, aka ice breaker or starling, that is placed on the upstream end of a bridge pier to protect from moving ice.An ice-break or ice-breaker is a structure (masonry or timber) that protects the bridge pier from moving ice.An ice guard is a structure placed placed on the up-stream side of the bridge pier that diverts the ice or breaks large pieces into smaller ones.A starling is also called a cutwater. Those are structures that generally protect the structure from damage by water, ice and drift.
