Truss Bridges: Types and Terminology

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Chord members in truss bridges resist forces caused by shear

False (B)

Stringers in truss bridges are transverse to traffic direction

False (B)

Truss members may only be subjected to axial forces

True (A)

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

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