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Q: What is the bottom support of a bridge called?
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What is a bridge support called?

A support pole


What is an arch bridge bridge?

Arches are among the oldest forms of structural support. Unlike beam bridges, arch bridges are curved. The arch carries the weight outward along the curve to the supports on each end of the bridge, called abutments. The abutments carry the load and stop the bottom of the bridge from spreading out.


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.


What is the bottom part of a ship called?

The bridge


How are bridges supported?

They are supported by pillars are column's.


What is the definition of suspension bridge?

A bridge with overhead cables to support it.


What kind of bridge uses cable for support?

a suspension bridge


What is the strongest bridge Arch Beam Suspension Truss or Trestle?

well, for my opinion, i think a suspension bridge why: because for of all the cables support the roadway and the two towers looking things at the bottom also supports while for the truss bridge it is only trusses. and if you building a bridge then it depends on what and how you use to build it. good luck!


What is a Chinese bridge called?

The Chinese bridge is called Kangshaun great bridge


What are the components of bridges?

chords (top and bottom) verticals (also called vertical members) diagonals (also called diagonal members) floor beams deck pinned support (also called a fixed bearing) roller support (also called an expansion bearing) abutments (or piers)


What color are the support cables on the London bridge?

London Bridge doesn't have any support cables.


How does a bridge reach static equilibrium?

the weight on top is equal to the resistance on the bottom of the bridge.