Bridge Launching and Stability Quiz
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What is the purpose of placing a counter weight at the end of the structure just before the launching nose reaches pier 2?

  • To increase the overall weight of the structure
  • To decrease the moments that occur during launching
  • To facilitate the transverse sliding of the bridge
  • To ensure stability and safety against overturning during the launching process (correct)
  • Why is the choice of the launching nose important?

  • It determines the width of the bridge
  • It affects the color of the bridge
  • It significantly influences the distribution and magnitude of the moments during launching (correct)
  • It has no impact on the bridge construction
  • What leads to states of stress that are different from those experienced in the final state of the bridge?

  • Manoeuvring the complete steel structure into place
  • Erecting sub structures
  • Launching (correct)
  • Placing a counter weight at the end of the structure
  • How are large bridges commonly moved into place?

    <p>With the aid of barges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the length of the launching nose be chosen to ensure?

    <p>That a steel structure designed to resist moments in the final state can also resist those moments during launching</p> Signup and view all the answers

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