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What is the main role of bridge bearings?
Transferring forces between the bridge superstructure and substructure
Which of the following is a cause of movements in bridge bearings?
Shrinkage and creep
What is the function of roller bearings in bridge structures?
To accommodate translational movements
What type of bearing permits rotational movement while preventing longitudinal movement?
Pin bearing
How do recent bridge bearings act during earthquakes?
Act as seismic protectors that arrest and dissipate energy
Learn about the roles and functions of bridge bearings in steel structures. Understand how bridge bearings transfer forces and the causes of movements they are designed to handle.
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