On: Crushed wood is stronger than steel

[briffle]

Portland is building a 5 story building with Cross Laminated Beams (all Wood, no steel structure). Its not this material, but is incredibly strong.

A 12 story wood building is also being planned in Portland (mentioned in article)

http://www.capitalpress.com/Oregon/20171005/nations-largest-...

[jacquesm → briffle]

NL has two wooden bridges that carry heavy traffic:

https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kr%C3%BAsrak

There is also some steel in there but the arch is entirely made out of wood.