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=Yes there are dsiadvantages to a truss bridge, because for all we know all truss bridges are not strong as others are and we can or you can find that out by building your own truss bridge and put a coulpe of things on it to measure it to see if some are strong and some are not.=
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe disadvantage is that there is too much deflection for long spans.
A suspension bridge or cable-stayed bridge works better in this case.
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∙ 13y agothe bars on the bottom of the bridge can give and it would cause the bridge to fall ,but since they are so high up it would be the safest plac in a case of a flood
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∙ 12y agovery cheap and easy to build, yet does not carry a lot of weight.
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∙ 14y agoit carries people across
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Is a pegram truss an arch bridge?
it is a hybrid between an arch bridge and truss bridge. so it is classified as an arch and truss
What is the strongest type of truss bridge?
Warren truss bridge
When was Glenville Truss Bridge created?
Glenville Truss Bridge was created in 1885.
Is a truss or a arch bridge stronger?
a truss
What holds up the bridge?
the truss
What does a house truss do?
trussesWarren truss bridge
What is a truss on a truss bridge?
A truss is a diagonal brace which provides structural support for a bridge span by extending between a vertical member and the bridge span.
What common truss types used in bridges?
The type of bridges are: -truss bridge -arch bridge (truss arch bridge) -suspension bridge (suspension truss bridge) -cantilever bridge
Is the camelback bridge the same as the crescent truss bridge?
you can check this out link below- its about Truss Bridges
When was Ouaquaga Lenticular Truss Bridge created?
Ouaquaga Lenticular Truss Bridge was created in 1888.
When was Fink-Type Truss Bridge created?
Fink-Type Truss Bridge was created in 1857.
When was Wilson Pratt Truss Bridge created?
Wilson Pratt Truss Bridge was created in 1904.
