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What part of the suspension bridge receives the most compression?
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∙ 11y ago
the middle of the bridge because that where all the precure goes
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What is the most expensive to bridge to build?
The most expensive kind of bridge to build is actually the suspension bridge.
What is the most expensive kind of bridge to build?
The most expensive kind of bridge to build is actually the suspension bridge.
What is the most commonly used type of bridge?
Some say it is the suspension bridge, others say it is the arch bridge.
What natural forces are most dangerous to a suspension bridge?
Earthquakes
What are suspension bridge?
It is a type of bridge that is built by suspending the roadway from cables attached to a master cable, which runs above the length of the bridge. In addition to being strong and lightweight, suspension bridges are also beautiful, and some of the most famous bridges in the world are also suspension bridges, including New York's Brooklyn Bridge and San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The design of a suspension bridge is quite simple and uncomplicated, and takes advantage of several techniques to distribute the weight of the bridge safely and evenly.
What is the most famous suspension bridge in the world?
The Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco California in the United States of America My vote goes to the Clifton Bridge in Bristol, UK.
What is the main difference between an arch bridge and a suspension bridge?
Arch bridges are in the shape of an upside down "U" with mainly steel beans, while supension bridges have one or two Major verticle beams with strong wire connecting to the bridge.
Why do people visit the the golden gate bridge?
The Golden Gate Bridge, which connects San Francisco to Marin County, is considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of California and the US in the world. When it was constructed in 1937 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
How is the suspension bridge different from most other bridges?
The full weight load is supported by vertical pillars, which makes them very strong.
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.
Why do people visit the golden bridge?
The Golden Gate Bridge, which connects San Francisco to Marin County, is considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of California and the US in the world. When it was constructed in 1937 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world.
What structures hold a bridge up?
A suspension bridge suspends its load from main cables that run along both sides of the structure. The beam bridge is the oldest and most common type of bridge. A beam bridge is a horizontal structure, with beam supports at each end, and piers between the beams.
