William Thomas Henley

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was William Thomas Henley born?1831
2. When did William Thomas Henley die?1907
3. What is the primary field?Civil Engineering
4. What is the notable projects?Brooklyn Bridge, Hudson River Tunnels
5. Who was William Thomas Henley?William Thomas Henley was a civil engineer who helped build big bridges and tunnels in the 1800s.
6. What did he do for the Brooklyn Bridge?He helped make the bridge strong by using steel wire in its main cables, which made it longer and safer.

Civil Engineering: The discipline concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of public and private works such as roads, bridges, and buildings.
Suspension Bridge: A bridge in which the deck is supported by vertical suspenders hanging from large main cables that are strung between towers and anchored at each end.
Metallurgy: The science and technology of metals, including their production, properties, and applications.
Infrastructure: The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including transportation, communications, power, and water systems.