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Chord members in truss bridges resist forces caused by shear
Chord members in truss bridges resist forces caused by shear
False
Stringers in truss bridges are transverse to traffic direction
Stringers in truss bridges are transverse to traffic direction
False
Truss members may only be subjected to axial forces
Truss members may only be subjected to axial forces
True
The very top and bottom of a truss beam experience the most compression and tension
The very top and bottom of a truss beam experience the most compression and tension
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Truss structures are less rigid than beams
Truss structures are less rigid than beams
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