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Tension: The curve of the arch and its ability to force the presser outward reduces the 'pulling apart' effect on the bottom of the bridge.
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What forces affect bridges?
Torsion, compression, and tension
What are the stresses on bridges?
There are a number of stresses inflicted upon bridges. Some of these stresses include compression, tension, as well as bending.
Steel is used for cables in suspension bridges because of its capacity for?
tension :D
. Steel is used for cables in suspension bridges because of its capacity for?
tension :D
How does friction affect bridges?
it doesnt
Why do you have truss bridges?
Truss bridges are lighter than beam girder bridges. They take up more height but are strong and carry loadd in tension and compression rather than bending.
How does temperature affect surface tension?
As the temperature rises, surface tension decreases.
How do tornadoes affect bridges?
Tornadoes have caused bridges to collapse on a number of occasions. In some cases pieces of bridges have been carried away by tornadoes.
How does liquid soap affect the surface tension of water?
it affects the surface tension because of its temperture
How do earthquakes affect bridges and raised highways?
It makes them fall.
What forces act upon arch bridges?
Tension and compression are the two forces that act upon a bridge.
What might affect the size of a drop?
Surface tension
