5 Questions
Truss structures are less efficient in exploiting the strengths of materials compared to beams because they can only resist axial forces
False
Chord members in a truss bridge act like flanges in a beam and resist forces caused by bending
True
The deck of a truss bridge directly carries the loads and transfers them to the beams
True
Web members in a truss bridge consist of vertical and diagonal members and carry shear forces
True
Stringers in a truss bridge are transverse to the traffic direction and connect two trusses
False
Learn about the different types of truss bridges and the terminology associated with them, including the concept of truss, members, and their response to dynamic loads. Understand the distribution of compression, tension, and bending in truss bridges.
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