15 Questions
What type of forces can a truss member be subjected to?
Axial forces
Which members of a truss bridge resist the forces caused by bending?
Chord members
What is the function of floor beams in a truss bridge?
Transferring loads from stringers to trusses
What is the primary function of stringers in a truss bridge?
Supporting the deck and transferring its load to beams
What type of loads do the deck of a truss bridge directly carry?
Vertical loads
What type of forces are resisted by chord members in a truss bridge?
Bending forces
What is the primary function of web members in a truss bridge?
Carry shear forces
What is the role of floor beams in a truss bridge?
Transfer loads from stringers to trusses
How do I-shaped beams and trusses handle the forces better?
By resisting bending forces more effectively
What do the top and bottom members of a truss bridge sustain primarily?
Tension and compression
What type of forces are sustained primarily by the top and bottom members of a truss bridge?
Compression and tension
What is the primary function of stringers in a truss bridge?
Support the deck and transfer its load to beams
What type of loads do the deck of a truss bridge directly carry?
The loads
What is the role of floor beams in a truss bridge?
Transverse to traffic direction, connecting two trusses, and transferring loads from stringers to trusses
What type of forces can a truss member be subjected to?
Axial forces
Learn about the characteristics of truss bridges including the concept, types, and member forces. Understand the distribution of tension and compression within truss members and their response to dynamic loads.
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