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Suspension bridge design what is the average weight a suspension bridge design can hold?
The average weight is around 14tons
What kind of cable can hold a suspension bridge?
steel
What is the description of a suspension bridge?
There were 2 towers, and cables would be hanging from the towers. Hangers(or stringers) would be hanging from the cables. The hangers and the towers combined would hold up the deck which at the side, gets connected to the anchor. On top of the anchor is the anchorage, which holds up the cables from the sides. That is a simple description of a suspension bridge.
What are bridge towers?
Bridge towers are used in suspension bridges or cable stayed bridges. cables, what hold roadway, are fixed there.
Why was the suspension bridge invented?
To allow large gaps to be bridged without needing support pillars to hold the bridge up.
Which type of bridge can span the longest distance?
The Suspension bridge is usually the longest type of bridge in the world. That's the bridge that has two tall towers, and cables linking the towers, and from the cables are wires that hold up the bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA is a famous suspension bridge.
How can bridge hold weight?
There can be any number of answers to this question. It can depend on several factors.What material is the bridge built fromIs the bridge arched and at what anglesWhat architecture was used (suspension, beam, cantilever)The height, length, and thickness
What is the form of the Golden Gate Bridge?
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge. Suspension bridges are a good way to span a wide gap because they need only two support towers. These towers are usually on land or in the shallowwater near the shore. Strong cables hang between the two towers. The ends of the cables are attached to heavy anchorpoints on land. Small cables, called stringers, hang down and hold the deck in place.
What structures hold a bridge up?
A suspension bridge suspends its load from main cables that run along both sides of the structure. The beam bridge is the oldest and most common type of bridge. A beam bridge is a horizontal structure, with beam supports at each end, and piers between the beams.
How much can a arch bridge hold?
a arch bridge can hold over 6,000 pounds
What mateirials are used in a suspension bridge?
Well a supension bridge is built with toothpicks and old gum. The toothpicks are specially made to hold the weight and the gum is just crusted abound it.
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!
