Did the Chinese 4000 years ago build an iron bridge?

Factual Questions
1

Is this a myth or fact. I need to know if it’s true. I’m having a debate with my dad.

2

I think he even mentioned the fact they used rivets. I think he might be drunk, but I could be wrong.

3

but I remember seeing something about this on tv. On the history channel, I think it was. Not sure about the date, tho.
Listen to your dad. :wink:
Peace,
mangeorge

4

Nova
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/27fbchina.html

maybe

5

Here’s another. Speaks of “chain link” bridges in China, a few thousand years ago.
http://www.icomos.org/studies/bridges.htm#5
Close enough? No mention of rivets, though. Give pops a break, ok? :wink:
Peace,
mangeorge

6

I think I lost my bet with my dad. Thanks guys…sorta.

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And welcome to the SDMB, Vision.
By the way, I just checked your profile. And found this;

Aren’t these things mutually exclusive?
:smiley:
Peace,
mangeorge