well i think it changes because to much weight probably the bridge could move or to much weight it could fall out these are my thoughts.
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Any bridge is designed individually, to suit its type and expected maximum carrying load and its local conditions including for example, wind loads. It is also designed with a "Factor of Safety" - a multiplier of the maximum load; so a bridge designed to take 100 tonnes working load with a factor of safety of 3, will take 3 x 100 = 300 tonnes without failing - but be on its utmost safe limit at that excess.
The answer is the weight of the bridge design you build
The average weight is around 14tons
It can not unless the bridge already has a lot of weight on it and the cat would put the bridge over the maximum amount of weight that the bridge can withstand.
The design of the bridge matters a lot ,also the material of the bridge matters.
A truss bridge has the best weight to strength ratio.The triangulation of the popsicle sticks strengthens the whole bridge
Balsa wood bridges are not capable of holding lots of weight but by their failure we can learn the weaknesses.NOT TRUE. The strength to weight ratio for balsa is excellent. My company had a bridge building contest for engineers week. My bridge weighed 3.5 oz and held 718 pounds (2nd place). first plast was a little heavier and held over a thousand.The best design depends on how the bridge is loaded, what dimensions must the bridge span and what restrictions there are (eg bridge weight and balsa stick restrictions).The best way to improve strength is by design.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge can support a load of approximately 72,000 tonnes. This includes the weight of the bridge itself, vehicles, and pedestrians. The bridge's design incorporates a robust arch and steel truss system, allowing it to handle significant weight and stress. Additionally, the bridge is regularly monitored to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The load of a bridge is the amount of weight that can be distributed throughout the bridge without collapsing. Engineers take into effect, wind, rain, and earthquakes when calculating the load.
Depends on the design of the bridge, and how the sticks are joined. In theory I could build a bridge of popsicle sticks that would support several tons of weight- but it would take a LOT of popsicle sticks.
The weight-to-strength ratio of a bridge is determined by dividing its total weight (dead load) by its load-carrying capacity (strength). The dead load includes the weight of the bridge materials and any permanent fixtures, while the load-carrying capacity is typically derived from engineering analyses that account for factors such as material strength and structural design. A lower ratio indicates a more efficient design, as it suggests the bridge can support a greater load relative to its own weight. This ratio is crucial for assessing the overall performance and safety of the bridge.
to help you its reallyy easy because the bridge are very strong and the bridge looks very good
The measurement obtained when the weight required to break your bridge is divided by the weight of your bridge is known as the safety factor. This ratio indicates how much stronger the bridge is compared to the maximum load it can handle before failure. A higher safety factor suggests a more robust and reliable structure, whereas a lower safety factor may indicate potential risks in design or materials used.