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How many pounds can a toothpick bridge hold?
if you build an arch bridge it can hold more weight then anyother type of toothpick bridge and can hold about 20lbs (if made well) another good type of bridge is the truss bridge it is just as strong as the arch bridge but it has diffrent structures.
How much weight can Arch bridges hold?
a arch bridge can hold over 6,000 pounds
Which type of bridge should you build that will hold the most weight?
I want to build a truss bridge because truss bridge is most economical and his dead load is too low.
How does an arch support itself?
Bridges are made up of triangles joined together to form a truss. Triangles are very strong because they carry weight in tension and compression instead of bending and can hold a lot more than a beam that bends can
What is the purpose of the keystone of an Arch bridge?
To hold the arch in place
How does a arch bridge use compression?
An arch bridge uses compression to hold itself together
What is an arch bridge weakness?
an arch bridge weakness is not having enough streanth to hold up the middle
What is a weakness of an arch bridge?
an arch bridge weakness is not having enough streanth to hold up the middle
How do forces act on truss bridges?
There are many forces acting on a truss bridge compression, tension, and torsion. The truss bridge uses equilateral triangles to spread out the stress of the load on these forces along the hold structure.
What is a weakness to a arch bridge?
they can't hold up the middle and are not sturdy enough to keep more than its weight together.
What bridge can hold the most weight?
Tires with a 'Load Index' rating of 119 can carry 3,000 pounds each. This is the last set of numbers in your tire designation
What is the main purpose of truss bridges?
to hold more weight and to span more distance
