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Wind stress? Don't be silly. When has wind stress ever been a problem for a suspension bridge?

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[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Just build the bridge on the moon instead. The lower gravity really helps with the main span.

[–] bob_omb_battlefield@sh.itjust.works 8 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Just tether the middle to the moon instead of the balloon.

[–] Tango@piefed.ca 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Good ol' geostationary moon.

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Give it a few eons.

[–] WhyIHateTheInternet@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I don't even want to give any of this until Monday.

[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 weeks ago

Who needs a space elevator when you might as well use the same tech to beat bridge records.