The culprit is a molecule called gliadin, which is found in certain gluten-containing grains and causes symptoms in gluten-sensitive people. The grains that cause the greatest problems are wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and kamut; whereas corn, rice, millet, and buckwheat are generally considered safe.
The Forth Bridge's piers are constructed from 120,000 cubic yards of concrete and masonry, faced with 2 ft thick granite. 200 trains use the bridge every day, carrying 3 million passengers each year. The total painted area of the Forth Bridge is 230,000 sq metres, requiring 240,000 litres of paint.
The Helix Bridge provides a pedestrian connection across the head of the Singapore River between the cityâs existing CBD and its new Bayfront district. Its commission was the result of a selected 36-entry international design competition held in 2006.ost / Value Arup found that for its 280 metre length, the dual helix structure utilises 5 times less steel than a conventional box girder bridge. This finding enabled the client to direct the structure to be constructed entirely of stainless steel for its longevity.