Steel Structures II Lecture 8: Erection of Steel Bridges
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What equipment is required for the erection of steel bridges by crane?

  • Specialized concrete mixers
  • Advanced welding machines
  • Temporary supports
  • Heavy lifting equipment (correct)
  • Why is the method of erection by crane only suitable for bridges relatively close to the ground?

  • It reduces the need for temporary supports
  • It requires good accessibility around and on the site (correct)
  • It allows for flexible construction methods
  • It minimizes the impact of temperature changes
  • What happens to the piers during the erection process of a beam bridge with a longitudinal structural form?

  • They are reinforced with additional material
  • They are dismantled temporarily
  • They experience significant stressing (correct)
  • They are completely unaffected
  • What can a variation in temperature during the erection process cause for a bridge constructed by crane?

    <p>Lengthen or shorten the beams and drag any piers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to resist the local forces introduced during handling and transportation of steel elements in crane erection?

    <p>The elements must be able to resist local forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

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