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How is the suspension bridge different from most other modern bridges?
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∙ 15y ago
In simple terms, cable stayed use less cables then a suspension bridge. They are a combination of both beam and suspension. Suspension bridges hold the "deck" (where vehicles cross), via the cables, hence the term "suspension"; whereas, a cable stayed has the deck connected via the cables to anchorage points.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe full weight load is supported by vertical pillars, which makes them very strong.
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∙ 11y agoIn terms of single spans; no, suspension bridges can span much further.
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∙ 12y agono suspension bridges are longer
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When was the first suspension bridge built?
This question is difficult to answer as "suspension bridge" is a very loose term. Ancient people from South America and the Himalayas have used rope suspension bridges to span chasms since ancient times and there are arguments about who first designed/built the first modern bridges. For information relating to these arguments see the related link below.
Who invented the steel wire cable that is used to build modern suspension bridges?
John Roebling
What is the bridge made of?
The Verrazano-Narrows bridge connects Brooklyn and Staten Island and is named for Giovanni da Verrazzano. The bridge is constructed from concrete pilings, steel wire cables, iron eyebars, steel girders, and steel towers.
What distances do modern arch bridges typically span?
Modern arch bridges are held up by trusses. Typically these bridges span from two hundred feet up to eight hundred feet, or 4 meters. Arch bridges are smaller and span more narrow bodies of water.
3 facts about a truss bridge?
the Truss bridge is the second oldest types of modern bridges For purposes of analysis, trusses are assumed to be pin jointed where the straight components meet The nature of a truss allows for the analysis of the structure using a few assumptions and the application of Newton's laws of motion according to the branch of physics known as statics
Who created the suspension bridge design?
The first bridges resembling the modern suspension bridgewere built in Tibet and Bhutan by the Tibetan architect and engineer Thangtong Gyalpo.
When was the first suspension bridge built?
This question is difficult to answer as "suspension bridge" is a very loose term. Ancient people from South America and the Himalayas have used rope suspension bridges to span chasms since ancient times and there are arguments about who first designed/built the first modern bridges. For information relating to these arguments see the related link below.
What are the 3 main bridges?
There are hundreds of "main" bridges all around the world. The best-known ones are: Ponte Vecchio bridge - a lovely old bridge in Florence, Italy containing small homes and businesses under and around it. Golden Gate bridge which was built between San Francisco and Sausalito to span the Golden Gate (Entrance to San Francisco bay) Millau Bridge - a super-modern suspension bridge in southern France Tower Bridge, a combination suspension and lift-bridge in London.
Who pioneered the design of suspensions bridges?
The Inca people were the first to build a suspension bridge. The date of when they started building them is unknown but it predates 1532.
Who invented the steel wire cable that is used to build modern suspension bridges?
John Roebling
What are the modern bridge designs?
Ø 6 basic bridge designs- beam bridge, truss bridge, arch bridge, the cantilever, the cable-stay, and suspension bridge
What materials are used in modern bridges?
Steel is the most common, especially for suspension bridges. Concrete is used for lower bridges (and where little shifting will occur) because it is more resistant to the elements.
Why is golden gate bridge so famous?
The Golden Gate Bridge is famous because it is the tenth longest suspension bridge in the world.
What innovation or invention made suspension bridges possible?
Suspension bridges are one of the oldest engineering forms, dating back to the 4th century. Modern suspension bridges were made possible by the web truss, invented by John Augustus Roebling. The web truss made a very sturdy, rigid structure that could withstand storms, wind forces, and heavy loads.
What is the suspension bridge made out of?
Truss Bridges=Trusses have been used extensively in bridges since the early 19th Century. Early truss bridges were made of wood.==in additon the classic American covered bridges are all trusses, though the wooden truss members are covered by walls and a roof, for protection from the elements. Later truss bridges were made of cast iron and wrought iron. Most modern trusses are made of structural steel.=
What are some achievements of civilization?
Modern society Suspension bridges Good wine Modern medicine The modern arts Terrible wars Overpopulation Global warming A man on the moon The Internet
What is the weaknesses of the cable stayed bridge?
it will topple over if there is too much weight on one side ^_^
