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Although suspension bridges are among the longest bridges, and most are well-built, the design does include features that make them more susceptible to failure. Rather than a rigidly-connected skeleton, a cable bridge is held in place by its own weight, which maintains a constant tension.
The cables supporting the roadway are balanced, and if any fail, the change in weight can cause a complete collapse. Cables must be inspected regularly for corrosion, wear, or slippage.
Shifts in the foundation of any bridge can cause it to fall, but because there are fewer supports in the cable bridge, any change will tend to have greater effect.
High winds can cause structural failure of a poorly-designed bridge by causing swinging oscillations known as "aeroelastic flutter." This causes a twisting motion that can warp or crumble the bridge deck.
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What are the two types of suspension bridges found in the world?
Cantilever bridgesCable stayed bridges
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.
Where did the Incas build their suspension bridges at?
they really did build the bridge
What invention made suspension bridges possible?
Steel
How many suspension bridges in the world?
More than 600,000
What do suspension bridges look like?
Suspension bridges look a little bit likecable-stayed bridges.
What are the four major bridges called?
i think it suspension bridge cable arch bridge truss bridge
Where are cable stayed bridges found?
In suspension bridges
What were the very first types of bridges?
suspension bridges
List and describe the major types of bridges?
The beam bridge The truss bridge The arch bridge The suspension bridge
What are the Strengths and weaknesses of major types of bridges?
Major types of bridges, such as beam, arch, and suspension bridges, each have distinct strengths and weaknesses. Beam bridges are simple and cost-effective for short spans but can be limited in load capacity. Arch bridges are strong and aesthetically pleasing, effectively distributing loads, but they require solid abutments and are less suitable for very long spans. Suspension bridges can span great distances and support heavy loads, yet they are complex to design and build, making them more expensive.
Is the George Washington bridges one of the five suspension bridges?
yes
What country is NOT home to one of three longest suspension bridges in the world?
Egypt is not home to one of the three longest suspension bridges in the world.
How did the suspension bridge get its name?
Suspension bridges are held, or suspended, from cables above the roadway's surface. This contrasts with bridges whose roadways are supported from underneath.
Who designs suspension bridges?
Civil Engineers.
What is used to stabilize suspension bridges?
Cables .
What differentiates suspension bridges from normal bridges?
Suspension bridges are built to make use of tension, whereas most other types of bridges make use of compression to bear their load. Suspension bridges are usually designed with the deck suspended below a series of towers by cables. Other types of bridges are generally either designed with the deck being supported from below by pillars, or made up of an arch.
