| Author | Message | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2008 |
A trucker hauling compressed gas cylinders finds himself in a new town. As he enters a very congested section of road, he notices the bridge ahead looks rather low. The sign reads 14'2". He knows that his truck is just over that height, so he has to stop just short of the bridge. Because of all of the traffic, he can't back up. What should he do? | ||
| Lynne (Lynne)
New member Username: Lynne Post Number: 3793 Registered: 12-2000 |
Hi and welcome! I know this one so will back off. | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2008 |
I tried to do a search and didn't find it, but it may be too easy. | ||
| Howardwoman (Howardwoman)
New member Username: Howardwoman Post Number: 93 Registered: 1-2008 |
I think I know this, too. Should we spoil? | ||
| Beroean (Beroean)
Moderator Username: Beroean Post Number: 1584 Registered: 10-2001 |
I don't know this one but I can have a good guess - am not sure whether to suggest a solution. | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2008 |
Go Beroean | ||
| Beroean (Beroean)
Moderator Username: Beroean Post Number: 1585 Registered: 10-2001 |
Well I reckon he could let some air out of the truck tyres to see if it lowered the vehicle sufficiently? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2008 |
That was my original answer when posting the question. Congratulations! But, there is another answer... | ||
| Martinfg (Martinfg)
New member Username: Martinfg Post Number: 616 Registered: 8-2005 |
Aha another answer eh! does it involve making the truck overall height lower? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2008 |
Aha another answer eh! does it involve making the truck overall height lower? No | ||
| Alex319 (Alex319)
New member Username: Alex319 Post Number: 803 Registered: 5-2007 |
Would it work if the truck was carrying something other than compressed gas cylinders? Would it work if the truck was not carrying any cargo at all? Is the bridge actually 14'2" high? Does it involve raising the bridge? Is there anything unusual about the truck? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 6 Registered: 10-2008 |
Would it work if the truck was carrying something other than compressed gas cylinders? Yes Would it work if the truck was not carrying any cargo at all? Yes Is the bridge actually 14'2" high?Yes, but... Does it involve raising the bridge?No Is there anything unusual about the truck?No | ||
| Beroean (Beroean)
Moderator Username: Beroean Post Number: 1586 Registered: 10-2001 |
Can he increase the space under the bridge? eg by removing something from the bridge? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 7 Registered: 10-2008 |
Can he increase the space under the bridge? Yesish, he can do something that gives him the space that he needs, but the actual space under the bridge stays the same. eg by removing something from the bridge? No ***HINT*** If you were there, it would be obvious what should be done. | ||
| Beroean (Beroean)
Moderator Username: Beroean Post Number: 1587 Registered: 10-2001 |
It would be obvious because we could see with our own eyes? Is the bridge flexible? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 8 Registered: 10-2008 |
It would be obvious because we could see with our own eyes? Yes Is the bridge flexible?No, but more questions in this area... | ||
| Woodworm (Woodworm)
New member Username: Woodworm Post Number: 1564 Registered: 3-2006 |
Is it a bascule bridge? Anything unusual at ground level, eg a floor that can be lowered? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2008 |
Is it a bascule bridge? Good thinking, No Anything unusual at ground level, eg a floor that can be lowered? No, a standard, even road surface. | ||
| Bodo (Bodo)
New member Username: Bodo Post Number: 2470 Registered: 2-2001 |
Can he drive around it? Or take a different bridge? Or a ferry? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2008 |
Can he drive around it? No, he drives under the bridge Or take a different bridge? No Or a ferry? No *** H I N T *** An assumption is being made about the bridge. It's a less-common design, but one everyone has seen before. | ||
| Rcs (Rcs)
New member Username: Rcs Post Number: 52 Registered: 9-2008 |
Does he make some change to his truck to decrease its height? | ||
| Haenlomal (Haenlomal)
New member Username: Haenlomal Post Number: 921 Registered: 9-2003 |
Drawbridge? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2008 |
Does he make some change to his truck to decrease its height? No Drawbridge? No | ||
| Bodo (Bodo)
New member Username: Bodo Post Number: 2471 Registered: 2-2001 |
Is the bridge rigid? Is it relevant what form of transport (if any) uses the bridge (including walking/bicycles etc.)? Is the bridge permanent? | ||
| Rubberduck (Rubberduck)
New member Username: Rubberduck Post Number: 116 Registered: 3-2006 |
Does it involve somehow raising the height of the bridge from the roadway? How about he fact that in the USA the engineers actually leave a little leeway between the actual height of the bridge vs. the marked height? Is the bridge adjustable in some fashion? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 12 Registered: 10-2008 |
Is the bridge rigid? Yes Is it relevant what form of transport (if any) uses the bridge (including walking/bicycles etc.)? No Is the bridge permanent? Yes Does it involve somehow raising the height of the bridge from the roadway? No How about the fact that in the USA the engineers actually leave a little leeway between the actual height of the bridge vs. the marked height? Good thinking, but no, the truck will not fit under the bridge where it's currently at. Is the bridge adjustable in some fashion? No, quite rigid. | ||
| Biograd (Biograd)
New member Username: Biograd Post Number: 236 Registered: 6-2008 |
Is the bridge flat (as opposed to arched)? If it's arched, maybe he can change lanes, or even drive for a short distance right along the road median in order to get through. | ||
| Rubberduck (Rubberduck)
New member Username: Rubberduck Post Number: 121 Registered: 3-2006 |
Does the driver do something to the bridge? To his truck? Both? Neither? Is it relevant to find out what type of bridge it is? Is the bridge man-made? Or natural? | ||
| Juliandave (Juliandave)
New member Username: Juliandave Post Number: 16 Registered: 10-2008 |
[Biograd] Is the bridge flat (as opposed to arched)? No If it's arched, maybe he can change lanes, or even drive for a short distance right along the road median in order to get through. YES! This is the alternate solution I had thought of after posting. The truck is on the side of an arched bridge and just has to move more into the middle for more clearance. GOOD JOB Biograd! ! ! |
