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it all depends on the type of bridge. mainly if it is single spaned compression act on the top fiber and if it is continue spanning comp act on top fiber at mid span and at bottom fiber at the support.
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∙ 12y agoCompression: What happens when you push down on a spring and collapse it? That's right, you compress it, and by squishing it, you shorten its length. Compressional stress, therefore, is the opposite of tensional stress.
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What forces affect bridges?
Torsion, compression, and tension
Can low compression affect timing?
No. Low compression does not effect timing but timing can affect compression.
What are the stresses on bridges?
There are a number of stresses inflicted upon bridges. Some of these stresses include compression, tension, as well as bending.
Why do you have truss bridges?
Truss bridges are lighter than beam girder bridges. They take up more height but are strong and carry loadd in tension and compression rather than bending.
How does friction affect bridges?
it doesnt
How does compression affect the crust?
faulting
How does file compression affect TXT?
Cool
How do tornadoes affect bridges?
Tornadoes have caused bridges to collapse on a number of occasions. In some cases pieces of bridges have been carried away by tornadoes.
What forces act upon arch bridges?
Tension and compression are the two forces that act upon a bridge.
What are the five forces that act upon bridges?
1.compression 2.tension 3.torsion 4.shear 5.gravity
How do earthquakes affect bridges and raised highways?
It makes them fall.
Why are bridges made of steel and concrete?
Steel is used for its high tensile strength and the concrete is used for its high compression strength.
