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Although suspension bridges are among the longest bridges, and most are well-built, the design does include features that make them more susceptible to failure. Rather than a rigidly-connected skeleton, a cable bridge is held in place by its own weight, which maintains a constant tension.
The cables supporting the roadway are balanced, and if any fail, the change in weight can cause a complete collapse. Cables must be inspected regularly for corrosion, wear, or slippage.
Shifts in the foundation of any bridge can cause it to fall, but because there are fewer supports in the cable bridge, any change will tend to have greater effect.
High winds can cause structural failure of a poorly-designed bridge by causing swinging oscillations known as "aeroelastic flutter." This causes a twisting motion that can warp or crumble the bridge deck.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoSuspension Bridges were used widely in the late 1700's and continue to be popular even today. They span only short distances, but are used primarily for their strength and ability to have wider roads which is neccesary for larger cities.
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∙ 9y agoThe major problem for suspension bridges is corrosion of the cables. The cables are the things that hold the bridge suspended in the air, probably the most important aspect.
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What are the two types of suspension bridges found in the world?
Cantilever bridgesCable stayed bridges
What invention made suspension bridges possible?
Steel
How is the suspension bridge different from most other modern bridges?
In simple terms, cable stayed use less cables then a suspension bridge. They are a combination of both beam and suspension. Suspension bridges hold the "deck" (where vehicles cross), via the cables, hence the term "suspension"; whereas, a cable stayed has the deck connected via the cables to anchorage points.
Where did the Incas build their suspension bridges at?
they really did build the bridge
How many suspension bridges in the world?
More than 600,000
What do suspension bridges look like?
Suspension bridges look a little bit likecable-stayed bridges.
What are the four major bridges called?
i think it suspension bridge cable arch bridge truss bridge
What were the very first types of bridges?
suspension bridges
Where are cable stayed bridges found?
In suspension bridges
List and describe the major types of bridges?
The beam bridge The truss bridge The arch bridge The suspension bridge
Is the George Washington bridges one of the five suspension bridges?
yes
What country is NOT home to one of three longest suspension bridges in the world?
Egypt is not home to one of the three longest suspension bridges in the world.
Who designs suspension bridges?
Civil Engineers.
What is used to stabilize suspension bridges?
Cables .
How did the suspension bridge get its name?
Suspension bridges are held, or suspended, from cables above the roadway's surface. This contrasts with bridges whose roadways are supported from underneath.
What are the two types of suspension bridges found in the world?
Cantilever bridgesCable stayed bridges
How much are suspension cables in suspension bridges allowed to stretch?
Strictly speaking, I do not know the answer
