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∙ 16y agoThis depends on the load (s) being applied to the bridge. Once an Engineer has determined the forces and loads that will act upon a bridge then he can start the design process selecting the proper bridge structure that will support these forces and loads. Let's suppose that a bridge has to support 4 medium size cars at any time. Lets say the cars weigh 2-1/2 tons or 5000 lbs each and we assume the cars are in single file moving across the bridge. Though the car's load is distributed across the bridge it would be viewed as a single reactive load of 20,000 lbs. This builds in a factor of safety. The Engineer would then design a structure where the largest deflection point caused by this 20000 lb load, presumably the center of the bridge span, could support the cars. There are many other force variables to consider other than the load of the cars. There are wind factors, soil factors, earthquake calculations, etc.
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∙ 10y agoThe weight of an arch bridge is distributed by transferring the weight of the bridge and its load outward and along the curve into an horizontal thrust retrained by the abutment at either side of the bridge to distribute the weight of the bridge evenly.
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∙ 11y agoa arch bridge can hold over 6,000 pounds
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∙ 15y agoOver 9000!
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How much weight will a k-truss bridge usually hold?
To figer that out, well it is hard. you would have be a geart geomiter or bulider. some steel bridges are pritty old so yeh.
Why did the I-35 W bridge in Minneapolis collapse?
the i-35W bridge collapsed because there was to much structural stress on the bridge at the time, when the bridge collapsed it was rush hour time so there was to much weight on the bridge. ^^^NO! the bridge collapsed because the design was flawed. the gusset plate that failed was too thin for the loading. this was the engineers error, hence the lawsuit.
How much weight can a LEGO bridge hold?
4.3 Lbs. That's based on the length/width of the deck being no more than 6". A suspension bridge will support more... Go find some string!
How much weight can a cable stayed bridge hold?
It can hold whatever it's designed to hold, there's no definite limit. If you want it stronger, just add more/thicker cables.. Got that from another website. abUT i REALY WANT TO KNOW..How does the bridge withstand the loads placed upon it? PLZZ ANSWER IT!Read more: How_much_can_a_cable-stayed_bridge_hold
What are the benefits of bridges?
Tolls provide money for the government. Bridge's also provide a passageway for transportations including automobiles, ferries, ships, and trains. Efficient means of transportation vs taking a ship to the desired location. Links to area's together. Transportation time is much faster, and price of a toll is much less then a boat ticket.
How can a bridge hold so much weight?
Bridges are able to hold so much weight because of the way they are built and the tension that holds them together
How much weight can the tower bridge hold?
The weight limit for a truck crossing the bridge is 18 metric tonnes.
How do you test a popsicle stick bridge?
You want to find out how much weight your posicle bridge can hold before collpsing. So finding the weight of the bags of weights is very important to test your bridge. Then you will find out how much weight your posicle bridge can hold. ~be happy, life is good:)~
How much weight can LEGO bridge hold?
67 milllion kilos
How much weight will a k-truss bridge usually hold?
To figer that out, well it is hard. you would have be a geart geomiter or bulider. some steel bridges are pritty old so yeh.
How much weight can Arch bridges hold?
a arch bridge can hold over 6,000 pounds
Are their any disadvantages of a truss bridge?
=Yes there are dsiadvantages to a truss bridge, because for all we know all truss bridges are not strong as others are and we can or you can find that out by building your own truss bridge and put a coulpe of things on it to measure it to see if some are strong and some are not.=
How much weight can a standard steel bridge hold?
It can hold upto 60tons, depending on the quality of the product and type of steel weigh bridge you've picked.
How do you create a toothpick bridge?
Well first you need to find a bridge desin that suits your needs with material and how much weight you want to hold (I suggest the truss bridge desing mostly made of triangles). Next you put it together peice by peice, make the sides and the roof and the top seperatly then put the all together using the material you have witch is most likely going to be glue. there you have it a toothpick bridge.
Why did the I-35 W bridge in Minneapolis collapse?
the i-35W bridge collapsed because there was to much structural stress on the bridge at the time, when the bridge collapsed it was rush hour time so there was to much weight on the bridge. ^^^NO! the bridge collapsed because the design was flawed. the gusset plate that failed was too thin for the loading. this was the engineers error, hence the lawsuit.
How much weight can a span bridge hold?
I dont know but whoever asked this question should know that it definately cant hold you fat bastards
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
