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Bridge supported in compression?
dingleberries
Where is the compression on a bridge?
a type of bridge
What is the difference between beam bridge and an arch bridge?
Arch bridge: the span beam of bridge is the shape of an arch & the load is diverted in compressive method. Beam bridge: the shape of beam span is of simply supported or continuous. here the load is diverted through bending compression method.
How does a arch bridge use compression?
An arch bridge uses compression to hold itself together
What is the force in a bridge?
compression
What forces act on the Tower Bridge of London?
First of all, the force of compression impacts the bridge. Also, the force of tension inmpacts the bridge because the more cars there are or any weight the bridge stretches which is tension. tthe force of gravity weighs the bridge down and that is why the bridge has to withstand that. Wind can affect the tower bridge because if there is a huriccane the bridge has to be able to stand without any damage.
What are the similarities and differences between beam and arch bridges?
Arch bridge: the span beam of bridge is the shape of an arch & the load is diverted in compressive method. Beam bridge: the shape of beam span is of simply supported or continuous. here the load is diverted through bending compression method.
What bridge is supported by wire and attached to towers?
A suspension bridge.
What is the superstructure of a bridge?
the part of a bridge supported by the piers and abutments
What are the forces of an arch bridge?
Tension and Compression
What does a arch do on a bridge?
The bridge is supported by an arch or a series on arches to make the bridge stronger.
What is the force that pushes on or squeezes bridge parts?
Compression
