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How is the weight of an arch bridge distributed?
The weight of an arch bridge is distributed by transferring the weight of the bridge and its load outward and along the curve into an horizontal thrust retrained by the abutment at either side of the bridge to distribute the weight of the bridge evenly.
How is the weight of an beam bridge distributed?
porkchop
How is the weight distributed in tower bridge?
by the pillars
How is the weight tower bridge distributed?
by the pillars
What makes golden gate bridge strong a how the weight is distributed?
brace
Explain what a beam bridge consists of and how weight is distributed?
a horinontale frame and weight is distributated by the beam
What is the load of a bridge?
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.
What are the positives and negitaves of a arch bridge?
the weight id evenly distributed because the compressing force pushing doen goes down the 2 sides
Is weight normally distributed?
NO!
How does a bridge support weight?
The structure transfers the weight onto the ends of the bridge, where the bridge is strongest
What is a live load bridge?
a live load bridge is a truck or a weight that after the bridge is made then you put the weight on the bridge and see if it holds!
Why are triangles and arches strong shapes for bridge building?
OK it is mainly because the structure can not be moved. this is because all the sides support each other and the weight is distributed evenly
