15 Questions
What type of pattern do the horizontally spanning members typically form?
A parallel or radial pattern
What type of cables are used in cable-stayed structures?
Stay cables
What shape do the cables in a cable-stayed structure form?
A funicular shape
What is the primary function of the masts in a cable-stayed structure?
To anchor the cables
What is the main advantage of using cable-stayed structures?
They can span longer distances
What is the primary function of a mast in a suspension or cable-stayed structure?
To support the sum of the vertical force components in the primary and guy cables
What type of structure typically features a mast?
Suspension bridge
What is the shape of the cables in a suspension bridge when subjected to a uniform load?
Catenary
What is the purpose of guy cables in a mast system?
To support the mast and stabilise it
What is the force component that the mast is designed to resist?
Compression
What is the primary purpose of inclining the mast in a suspension bridge?
To reduce the force in the guy cables
What is the result of inclining the mast on the horizontal cable thrust?
It reduces the horizontal cable thrust
What is the name of the curve formed by the main cables in a suspension bridge?
Catenary curve
What is the role of guy cables in a suspension bridge?
To anchor the mast to the ground
What shape is formed by the cables in a funicular system?
Funicular shape
This quiz covers the function and characteristics of masts in suspension and cable-stayed structures, including their role in supporting vertical forces. Test your knowledge of structural elements in bridge design.
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