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The main cables which are securely anchored at each end and then drape over the towers. Smaller cables then hang from the main cables and suspend the roadway .
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What kind of bridge holds the most weight a flat bridge or an ached bridge?
An arched bridge.
What is the description of a suspension bridge?
There were 2 towers, and cables would be hanging from the towers. Hangers(or stringers) would be hanging from the cables. The hangers and the towers combined would hold up the deck which at the side, gets connected to the anchor. On top of the anchor is the anchorage, which holds up the cables from the sides. That is a simple description of a suspension bridge.
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!
What holds up a suspension bridge?
On a suspension bridge, the ourter ends of the cables are attached to an ancorage, which has extreme mass and strength to maintain cable tension. On a truss bridge, the ends are called abutments. Both structures are built at or about the approach or approach embankments to the bridge, and we use different terms because of the difference in the loads they have to handle. Use the link below to a bit of bridge terminology. It isn't all there, but it's a good start.
What is an disadvantage of a suspension bridge?
It is capable of supporting the load across a long span between the support towers.
What is the bridge used for on string instruments?
The bridge holds/supports the strings. The distance between the bridge and nut is the string length.
How much a bridge holds?
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What holds up the bridge?
the truss
What is the function of a bottom chord on a bridge?
the bottom chord is the bottom part of the bridge that holds everything in place.
How would the city of San Francisco be impacted if the iconic Golden Gate Bridge were to be flattened?
If the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco were to be flattened, the city would face significant economic, transportation, and cultural impacts. The bridge is a major landmark and tourist attraction, so its loss would affect tourism and local businesses. Transportation would also be disrupted, as the bridge is a key route for commuters and goods. Additionally, the bridge holds historical and cultural significance for the city, so its destruction would have a profound emotional impact on residents and visitors alike.
How many km is the longest bridge?
As of October 2014 the longest bridge is Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China. It measures 164.8 kilometers (102 miles).
What holds strings to an instrument?
Tension. The bridge. The tuners (well kinda)....
