Forth Rail Bridge

GPTKB entity

Statements (92)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:125th_anniversary gptkb:2015
gptkbp:academic_programs Victorian
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Victorian_era
gptkb:commuter_rail
Scottish identity
Scottish engineering
gptkbp:awards multiple awards received
gptkbp:challenges extreme weather conditions
gptkbp:color_scheme gptkb:International_Orange
gptkbp:construction_cost £3 million
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
iron and steel
gptkbp:construction_method cantilevered design
gptkbp:construction_started 1882
1890
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Firth_of_Forth
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of engineering excellence
gptkbp:cultural_significance yes
Scottish heritage
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_John_Fowler
gptkb:Sir_Benjamin_Baker
cantilever
gptkbp:design_feature truss system
gptkbp:famous_for its engineering
its color
its design
engineering feat
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:films
gptkb:photography
gptkb:photographs
postcards
gptkbp:first_train_crossed 1890
gptkbp:focus_area gptkb:South_Queensferry
gptkb:North_Queensferry
available
gptkbp:has_engineering_significance yes
gptkbp:has_historical_significance yes
gptkbp:has_visitor_center yes
gptkbp:height 110 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance important transport link
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Forth Rail Bridge
gptkbp:influenced bridge design worldwide
modern bridge engineering practices
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:artworks
other bridges
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:documentaries
events
Scottish culture
exhibitions
anniversary events
publications
gptkbp:is_part_of Scottish history
British engineering history
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Institute_of_Civil_Engineers
gptkb:American_Society_of_Civil_Engineers
gptkb:Royal_Institute_of_British_Architects
gptkbp:is_visible_from visible from miles away
gptkbp:known_for its historical significance
its aesthetic appeal
its engineering challenges
gptkbp:landmark Scottish landscape
gptkbp:length 1,600 meters
2,467 meters
gptkbp:level gptkb:3
gptkbp:location gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
every 7 years
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:notable_event Queen's visit in 1890
gptkbp:number_of_tracks 2
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Queen_Victoria
1890
gptkbp:painted_every 7 years
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Forth_Bridge_Group
gptkb:railway
Forth Road Bridge complex
gptkbp:passenger_traffic gptkb:railway
over 200 trains per day
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Royal_Institute_of_British_Architects
gptkbp:renovation last major renovation in 2011
gptkbp:safety_features modern safety systems
gptkbp:significance iconic structure
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Network_Rail
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:advertising_campaigns
gptkbp:viewing_platform yes
gptkbp:wing_configuration gptkb:Firth_of_Forth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Firth_of_Forth
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5