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It depends what type of bridge you are talking about. Beam bridges are horizontal bridges with vertical supports. The forces here are greatest in the middle, where the largest bending moment is.
Arch bridges are strong in that the forces are transferred horizontally, so as long as the ends are fixed and the material is strong this can lead to a very strong structure.
Triangular structures are often used in cable-tied bridges, where the cables carry the force. The cables are made from high-grade steel and are very strong but can be expensive. Often the reason for building such a bridge is either for aesthetic purposes or when a bridge is very long.
Triangles are also used in creating the beam structure of a bridge, as it allows you to dramatically cut down on the weight of a bridge.
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What shape is predominant in bridge building?
triangle for small parts and an arch for a large part.
Is the Ponte Vecchio an arch bridge?
is the ponte vecchio bridge is an arch bridge
Is the Brooklyn bridge a arch bridge?
The brooklyn bridge is not a arch bridge
What is the best type of bridge to make out of spaghetti that holds 2 kg?
truss or arch because i think
What is the best shape to use for a bridge?
triangleANS 2 - There is no 'best shape' - each bridge is designed for a particular place and can be almost any kind of construction.
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
Example of an arch bridge?
Arch Bridges are: 1. Masonry arch bridges 2. trussed arch bridges. Le viaduc de Garabit in Cantal France is a famous arch bridge. The Sydney Harbour bridge is a trussed arch bridge Tacoma Bridge.
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.
How long can a Arch Bridge stay standing for?
The longest span an arch bridge can go is relevent to the radius of the arch.
Why did they make the lupu bridge an arch bridge?
they did it because there is a huge arch in the middle
When was Hulme Arch Bridge created?
Hulme Arch Bridge was created in 1997.
When was Hayden Arch Bridge created?
Hayden Arch Bridge was created in 1925.
