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What is the main purpose of truss bridges?
to hold more weight and to span more distance
How long are truss bridges?
the longest span of a truss bridge is 2.1 miles long
What year was the truss bridge invented?
The exact year the truss bridge was invented is not known. Early forms of truss bridges were seen as earl as 1820 and iron truss bridges did not appear until 1850.
Is the camelback bridge the same as the crescent truss bridge?
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Who invented the truss bridge?
Caleb and Thomas Pratt invented the truss bridge in 1844. Some of the materials that have been used in truss bridges are timber, steel, reinforced concrete, and iron.
What are some advantages of truss bridges?
It is light weight but it is strong because of the open.
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.
Can truss bridges with stand a tornado?
To a limited degree, yes. However, very strong tornadoes will destroy just about any structure they hit, including truss bridges.
What are the benefits of truss bridges?
Economical, easy to construct and repair, very strong.
What is the main purpose of truss bridges?
to hold more weight and to span more distance
What are 3 different truss bridges in Connecticut?
three different truss bridges in connecticut
What are facts about truss bridges?
truss bridges are one of the most spaceships in the undergrounds flying
What kind of shapes are used in Truss bridges?
The geometric shape used in truss bridges is the triangle.
Are truss bridges rectangular?
No. A truss bridge is composed of trusses
How long are truss bridges?
the longest span of a truss bridge is 2.1 miles long
What year was the truss bridge invented?
The exact year the truss bridge was invented is not known. Early forms of truss bridges were seen as earl as 1820 and iron truss bridges did not appear until 1850.
What is the weakness of a suspension bridge?
The strengths of Truss bridges are that Truss bridges can support and resist lateral loads. Another is that unlike the Arch and Beam bridges, the Truss bridge prevents twisting and swaying during earthquakes and high winds. Truss bridges also resist the forces of compression and tension.
