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Yes, but the bridge depends on its age. The older it is, the weaker the bridge is. The younger it is, the STRONGER the bridge is.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe peirs on each end or in the middle of it make it strong.
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Would a natural stone beam be very strong?
yes it would be EXPLAIN IDIOT!
What are the parts of a beam bridge called?
stone
What are good things about beam bridge?
They are less likely to be hit by waves Short span beam bridges are very strong.
How much weight can a beam bridge hold?
The maximum weight for a beam bridge can hold in 650 grams. A beam bridge Works on the standards of tension and compression, so a strong beam is needed to oppose twisting and bending under the weight it ought to support
What is the difference between the Suspension bridge and the Beam bridge?
The different between suspension bridge and beam bridge are beam bridge are for short distance but suspension bridge for long distance. Beam bridge are used for highway passes and suspension bridge for wide waterway passes.
How strong is theTruss bridge?
As strong as you make it... Basically a truss system is used when a beam cannot hold its load, so is one way of 'reinforcing' a beam (you could have more supporting colums or use cable stayed/suspension techniques). Its basically stronger than a beam, and 'weaker' than a suspension bridge, but to be honest it's basically as strong as you engineer it. Try searching truss bridge on wikipedia... there's lots of different types and I'm sure it'l have the info.
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.
What is the longest beam bridge in the world and how long is it?
Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge is the longest beam bridge in the world and is approx 164.8 kilometres long.
What type of beam bridge is the Chesapeake bay bridge tunnel?
beam and tunnel
What is an example of a beam bridge?
An example of a beam bridge is Chesapeake Bay bridge-tunnel Site: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/bridge/index.html
What type of bridge is the Coronado bridge?
beam bridge
What is the purpose of a beam?
Well with a beam it allows the bridge to support the bridge
