Engineering
4 unrolled threads about engineering, each one readable on a single page.
Mambo Italiano@mamboitaliano__The question might seem trivial, but give it a moment’s thought: Why does Venice 🇮🇹 float? What does it rest on? And, most importantly, why doesn’t it sink? A Thread🧵 to explain it to you https:/...
SummaryVenice floats on thousands of wooden piles driven into the lagoon's sediment, creating an artificial foundation that has remained stable for over 1,600 years. The piles don't rot due to the anoxic environment, mineralization from surrounding water and soil, and protective mud layers that prevent oxygen and decomposing microorganisms from reaching the wood.Aug 3, 202418 tweets♥ 71.3K
The Culturist@the_culturist_The Trevi Fountain is a symphony in stone. But there's a lot more than meets the eye — have you ever wondered what's behind it? Its hidden details hold the key Rome's power and prosperity... (thread...
SummaryThe Trevi Fountain is more than just a tourist attraction—it's a monument to water and Roman engineering. Built atop the endpoint of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct (still functioning after 2,000 years), the fountain showcases Rome's genius for precision infrastructure that delivered fresh water across vast distances using only gravity and careful gradients.Aug 11, 202416 tweets♥ 50.3K
Ashwini Vaishnaw@AshwiniVaishnawKnow why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is remarkable feat of engineering. 🧵Explore various landmarks achieved👇
SummaryThe Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link is a remarkable engineering achievement featuring India's three longest transportation tunnels totaling 119.6 km, the world's highest railway arch bridge (Chenab Bridge at 359m), and India's first cable-stayed railway bridge (Anji Bridge), all adapted to Himalayan seismic conditions using advanced tunneling methods.Jun 5, 20259 tweets♥ 42.2K
Iván Fernández Amil@ivanfamil