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Which bridge type is the strongest?
a truss bridge is the strongest
What is the strongest type of truss bridge?
Warren truss 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!
List and describe the major types of bridges?
The beam bridge The truss bridge The arch bridge The suspension bridge
How strong are bridges?
Triangels are the strongest shape so make a triple triangle design i aced it that way +++ The plank bridge is the weakest as it is just a simple beam with no central support or stiffening for the span. The other two can be designed to comparable strength for a given span, but work in somewhat different ways: the truss bridge acts as a beam stiffened by the truss frames, the arch transmits the forces from the centre to its abutments.
When a bridge is a suspension arch and beam bridge what is it called?
it's a three dimensional bridge that has all features of a bridge like a truss piers and a supporter!
What are the modern bridge designs?
Ø 6 basic bridge designs- beam bridge, truss bridge, arch bridge, the cantilever, the cable-stay, and suspension bridge
Why is the warren truss bridge so strong?
It involves a configuration the combines strength and productivity. The designing uses SAE steel grades (essentially an amalgamation of carbon and alloy steels) which renders the framework strong yet complex. It ensures that any beam, strut or tie ends only undergo tensional or compressional forces.
How are beam and suspension bridges alike?
A suspension bridge deck is suspended from above on a catenary cable between two fixed points. The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge. Using suspension techniques, great spans with minimum obstruction under can be created. A beam or truss (reinforced beam) bridge deck is supported from underneath on a construction of beams or arches (bent beams). longer, stronger spans favour the beam truss method of construction, especially where wind generated sway is an issue. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a Beam/Truss bridge.
Which bridge is the strongest truss or suspension and why?
lorimerlite frameworks are the strongest for resisting compression, however octet-trusses are much stronger when resisting cantilever stresses
What is the lightest and strongest popsical stick bridge design and why?
A truss bridge has the best weight to strength ratio.The triangulation of the popsicle sticks strengthens the whole bridge
What kind of truss bridge is the strongest to make out of straws?
Put many straws together to make it stronger
