In suspension bridges
I just found a website that said it was a cable-stayed bridge and a suspension bridge. I wonder why...
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The cable-stayed bridge is a type of bridge that is optimal for spans longer than is practical for cantilever bridges, and shorter than is economical for suspension bridges.
The primary building materials in cable-stayed bridges are steel, which is used in the cables and also as the reinforcing material in the concrete, which is the other primary building material.
Bridge towers are used in suspension bridges or cable stayed bridges. cables, what hold roadway, are fixed there.
Cantilever bridgesCable stayed bridges
The main advantage of a cable-stayed bridge is that it is under compression by the cables which makes it stronger. The main disadvantage of the cable-stayed bridge is that it is more susceptible to wind than other types of bridges.
The first cable-stayed bridge, which is often considered a precursor to modern cable bridges, was built in 1784 in Germany. However, the first true suspension bridge, which utilized cables to support the deck, was completed in 1820 in Scotland, known as the Menai Suspension Bridge. This type of bridge design has since evolved, leading to the construction of many iconic cable-stayed and suspension bridges around the world.
Stanislas Kalimerov has written: 'Le pont Vasco de Gama' -- subject(s): Pictorial works, Bridges, Bridges, Cable-stayed, Design and construction
The purpose of a cable-stayed bridge is to support the bridge deck using cables that are anchored to one or more vertical masts or towers. This design allows for efficient weight distribution and stability, enabling the bridge to span longer distances without the need for numerous piers. Cable-stayed bridges are often chosen for their aesthetic appeal and cost-effectiveness compared to other bridge types, such as suspension bridges. They are commonly used in both road and rail applications.
Advantage: It is strong. Also the cables won't break under extreme temperatures. Disadvantages: Wind is a big factor. It can rock the bridge side to side, causing the cables to become lose.
it will topple over if there is too much weight on one side ^_^