POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION
IN
REAL LIFE

What is a
Polynomial Function?

All polynomials,
y=a0xn+a1xn-1+a2xn-2+……an-1x+an,
have possible rational roots p/q, where
p are factors of an, and
q are factors of a0

sydney harbour bridge

HISTORY

sydney harbour bridge

• Chief Engineer: Dr. John Bradfield
• Construction began in 1924, finished in January, 1932
• Opened to public on 19 March, 1932
• Took 1,400 men at a cost of AU$13.5 million

Length of arch span
503 metres

Height of top of arch
134 metres above mean sea level

Height to top of aircraft beacon
141 metres above mean sea level

Weight of arch
39,000 tonnes

Paint required
272,000

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DATA

why is a bridge shaped like that

• Avoid the necessity of funding arch piers in rivers
• High strength & durability
• Smaller weight
• Low maintenance costs

IMPORTANCE
OF
BRIDGES

IMPORTANCE
OF
SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE

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