Bradfield's Life
The Significance of Bradfield's work
Structures
Rennie's Life
The Significance of Rennie's work
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When was John Bradfield born?
1867
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John Bradfield designed the __________________ with a unique arch-style structure that has become an iconic landmark of Sydney.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
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What is the name of this dam?
a. Burrinjuck Dam
b. Cataract Dam
c. Bradfield Dam
d. London Dam
b. Cataract Dam
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What is John Rennie sometimes referred to as?
The Elder
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What types of canals did Rennie contribute to during his lifetime? (name one)
Lancaster Canal
Ulverstone Canal
Crinan Canal
Kennet and Avon Canal
Grand Trunk Canal (Leek Branch)
Aberdeenshire Canal
Croydon Canal
Royal Canal Ireland
Royal Military Canal
Grand Western Canal
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Where did John Bradfield graduate and in what year?
University of Sydney in 1891
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What year was the Sydney Harbour Bridge project officially approved?
1912
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Who is this highway named after?
John Bradfield
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Which university did John Rennie study at?
The University of Edinburgh
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In 1790 he set up business in London as a __________.
Consulting Engineer
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Give at least two (2) contributions John Bradfield did in his early career
- Railway draftsman
- Joined New South Wales Department of Public Works in 1893.
- Assistant engineer on projects like Cataract Dam and Burrinjuck Dam.
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Why was the construction of the bridge temporarily stopped during World War I?
Material shortages and redirection of labor resources.
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What is the name of this bridge?
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
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John Rennie worked in the early British engineering and manufacturing firm ________ as the London agent
Boulton & Watt
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What was the Lancaster Canal's initial use for?
To facilitate the transport of coal from the pits in the south of Lancashire to the farmlands surrounding North Lancashire and the towns of Lancaster and Preston
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What academic achievements did John Bradfield accomplish during his education?
Awarded 'dux' and chemistry medal
Earned a maths degree from the University of Sydney in 1886
Graduated with first-class bachelor's in civil engineering from St. Andrew’s College, awarded University Gold Medal
Won Levey Scholarship for Chemistry, Smith Prize for Physics, and Sulman Prize for Architecture
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Sydney's Underground Railway System (City Circle) consists of __ stations on 52 km (32 mi) of twin tracks,
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What is Sydney's Underground Railway System also knows as
City Circle
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What were John Rennie's four (4) first works?
Lancaster Canal
The Kennet & Avon Canal
The Royal Military Canal
Improving the drainage of the Norfolk fens
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What structures did Rennie contribute to during his lifetime? (name three)
Lancaster Canal
Ulverstone Canal
Crinan Canal
Kennet and Avon Canal
Grand Trunk Canal (Leek Branch)
Aberdeenshire Canal
Croydon Canal
Royal Canal Ireland
Royal Military Canal
Grand Western Canal
London Bridge
East India Docks
London Docks
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What was John Bradfield awarded by ICE in 1934?
Telford Gold Medal
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What are some notable projects by John Bradfield? (name all five)
Sydney's underground railway system (City Circle)
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bradfield Highway
Cataract Dam
Burrinjuck Dam
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-London Docks
-Lancaster Canal
-London Bridge
-Waterloo Bridge
A.
B.
C.
A. London Docks
B. Lancaster Canal
C. Waterloo Bridge
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What is the name of John Rennie's son
John Rennie
+10 if merong "the younger"
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What structure did the committee ask Rennie to consider using different materials to save costs that he rejected on the grounds of the aspiration to create a magnificent structure and manage future maintenance costs?
Waterloo Bridge