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In which type of bridge is the bending relatively reduced for intermediate spans?
In which type of bridge is the bending relatively reduced for intermediate spans?
- Continuous bridge
- Cantilever bridge (correct)
- Pony Bridge
- Simply supported bridge
What is the span range for which voided slab bridges can be economic?
What is the span range for which voided slab bridges can be economic?
- Up to 40 m
- Up to 25 m (correct)
- Up to 20 m
- Up to 15 m
What is the primary supporting condition for a box girder slab in concrete bridges?
What is the primary supporting condition for a box girder slab in concrete bridges?
- Simply supported (correct)
- Continuous bridge
- Cantilever bridge
- Semi deck Bridge
When is the web stiffener used in concrete bridges?
When is the web stiffener used in concrete bridges?
What is the purpose of a ribbed slab in concrete bridges?
What is the purpose of a ribbed slab in concrete bridges?
What is the purpose of web stiffeners in steel bridges?
What is the purpose of web stiffeners in steel bridges?
What is the primary function of longitudinal stiffeners in steel bridges?
What is the primary function of longitudinal stiffeners in steel bridges?
What is the purpose of bracing in steel bridges?
What is the purpose of bracing in steel bridges?
Where are transverse stiffeners typically placed in steel bridges?
Where are transverse stiffeners typically placed in steel bridges?
What should be considered during three stages for evaluating the impact of wind on a bridge structure?
What should be considered during three stages for evaluating the impact of wind on a bridge structure?
Which factor has the most significant influence on the dynamic behaviour of a bridge?
Which factor has the most significant influence on the dynamic behaviour of a bridge?
What is the function of vertical bracing in steel bridges?
What is the function of vertical bracing in steel bridges?
What mainly causes horizontal forces on a bridge?
What mainly causes horizontal forces on a bridge?
What is the primary factor affecting the overall deformations (lengthening or shortening, curvature) of a bridge?
What is the primary factor affecting the overall deformations (lengthening or shortening, curvature) of a bridge?
What influences the load values on a bridge?
What influences the load values on a bridge?
