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The arch bridge is primarily supported by compression. In this design, the weight of the bridge and the loads it carries are transferred along the curved structure of the arch to the supports at either end. This allows the materials to handle compressive forces effectively, making arch bridges both strong and durable.
a type of bridge
Arch bridge: the span beam of bridge is the shape of an arch & the load is diverted in compressive method. Beam bridge: the shape of beam span is of simply supported or continuous. here the load is diverted through bending compression method.
An arch bridge uses compression to hold itself together
compression
the part of a bridge supported by the piers and abutments
A suspension bridge.
Tension and Compression
The bridge is supported by an arch or a series on arches to make the bridge stronger.
Compression
The Tower Bridge of London is primarily subjected to three main forces: compression, tension, and shear. Compression forces act downwards on the bridge, pushing the structure together. Tension forces act upwards, pulling the structure apart. Shear forces act parallel to the surface, causing different parts of the bridge to slide past each other. These forces must be carefully considered in the design and maintenance of the bridge to ensure its structural integrity.
the middle of the bridge because that where all the precure goes