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What is another word for a kind of bridge hung by cables?
Another word for a kind of bridge hung by cables is a "suspension bridge." These bridges use cables to support the bridge deck, allowing for longer spans and flexibility under load. Examples of famous suspension bridges include the Golden Gate Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge.
What two technical advancements made the building of the Brooklyn bridge possible?
The Brooklyn Bridge was the first suspension bridge to use steel for its cable wire and the first to use pneumatic caissons.
What kind of materials do you use to make a suspension bridge that is kind of a toy?
boggies
What people use the Brooklyn Bridge for?
They use the bridge to commute from Brooklyn to Manhattan.
Who invented the wire rope that was used to build suspension bridges?
John Roebling. He first twisted together the strands of steel to use in the building of the Brooklyn Bridge.
How many cars use the Brooklyn Bridge each week?
Almost a million cars each week use the Brooklyn Bridge.
Why did they use caissons to build the Brooklyn bridge?
They needed to construct the legs of the bridge.
Does the Brooklyn bridge use triangulation?
Yes the Brooklyn bridge does use triangulation. If you want proof look at a really big picture or use this link below. Zoom in and you can see the triangulation at the sides.
What material did they use to build the Brooklyn Bridge?
Steel idots.
Why was the suspension bridge changed by the use of metal?
It can carry heavier cargo!!!!!
What was the special about the Brooklyn Bridge?
The Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903, the first steel-wire suspension bridge, and the first bridge to connect Manhattan to the mainland.
What are 2 kinds of suspension bridges?
Two common types of suspension bridges are the traditional suspension bridge and the self-anchored suspension bridge. Traditional suspension bridges, like the Golden Gate Bridge, rely on towers to support cables that carry the weight of the deck. In contrast, self-anchored suspension bridges, such as the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, use a design where the main cables are anchored to the bridge itself, allowing the structure to maintain stability without external anchoring points.
