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If there is no expansion joints on a bridge and if it's really hot the molecules of the bridge will be separated slowly and the bridge will collapse

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What might happen on a hot day if expansion joints were not used?

On a hot day, materials like concrete and metal expand due to increased temperatures. Without expansion joints, this expansion can lead to significant stress and pressure within structures, causing cracks, buckling, or even structural failure. Additionally, the lack of expansion joints can hinder the movement of materials, resulting in misalignment and compromised integrity over time. Overall, the absence of these joints can lead to costly repairs and safety hazards.


What is the purpose for the gaps in the road on the bridges?

Thermal expansion. look it up. heat expands and cold contracts. Even RR track-workers leave a near-microscopic gap to allow for this. There are expansion joints on all bridges over a certain size- One end ( of the span) is fixed- directly on the pier(s) the other end has a certain amount of expansion caused by , mainly temperature variations- hence Thermal expansion.The expansion joints are essentially automatic, and do not require operator attention. I used to work on bridges- and am a long-time railroad buff. If they didn't have gaps then the bridges and highways would crack and break which will cost money for the government to repair (the taxes we pay will pay for the cost of it. Hope that it helped :) Mickey this is the answer to 6 copy now


What happens to the density of materials when their energy increases?

In most cases, density decreases when energy in the form of heat increases. This is why bridges and concrete sidewalks require expansion joints to prevent cracking on a warm day, for example. On the contrary, when heat energy is removed from water to it's freezing point, the density decreases when it becomes a solid (ice) as the water molecules form a solid structure that separates them by a greater distance than liquid water. This is why ice floats on water.


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If joints are popping all day long no matter what motion is attempted, this could mean a loss of cartilage around the joints. A doctor should be consulted to help ascertain the nature of the ailment.


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What objects show expansion and contractions?

Almost all of them, but bridges can be a very good example. The small rubber tracts are for when the bridge expands and contracts. Metals also do a good job. There is a way to make a quazi thermometer that uses the expansion and contraction of metal wire to pull a pin.


Why is a small gap left between rail road tracks instead of welding them together?

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