Could a bridge be built out of bone?

Question

perhaps tied together with ropes, could a bridge be built out of bone? How strong would it be? How long would it last?

would bones of a particular species be better than another?

Answer 1

Creepy but interesting question.

Assuming that the bones are placed to form reinforcing struts, perhaps in a series of equilateral triangles, I imagine that the overall structure would be comparable to building with twigs or tinker toys.

You are not going to make a Golden Gate or Brooklyn Bridge, but an ossified traverse over a small river or stream seems likely.

But man that would be a lot of bones.

you'd have to be Pol Pot, Idi Amin or the ancient Aztecs or similar to be that dedicated...

is this for an RPG?

Answer 2

well they used human bones in the mortar in the great wall of china so bones would probably work for a time in abridge

Answer 3

yes, If it is made with a healthy dinosaur's bones. But it wont last longer!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

of course. its strength depend on how it was constructed. it will last depending on how much weight is applied to it, and other factors such as corrosion etc.

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

Probably....why don't you find out?