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Two questions:
1. Why do you reject the current pervailing theory? I am not looking for justification for YOUR theory, you have already given it with two lengthy posts - just a reason why you have chosen not to accept what scientists and history have to say on the topic.
2. Does your theory have any basis in math or another discipline that requires proofs?
I ask because, well, I honestly don't know exactly how a good, solidly engineered bridge is constructed. I could posit an opinion on how it is done based on my ideas of what bridges look like, but those ideas will never be close to the truth. In my example, the truth is very easily obtained through reading and discussion with real engineers - where I accept their experiences and confirm it against understood, proven practices.
This all should end up with me testing my theory on how a solidly engineered bridge is built. If I choose to go against the current standard, I should have SOMETHING to back me up... The justification that a bridge made of marshmallows is a good idea should be proved through calculations of some sort.
Eric