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Truss structures are less efficient in exploiting the strengths of materials compared to beams because they can only resist axial forces
Truss structures are less efficient in exploiting the strengths of materials compared to beams because they can only resist axial forces
False (B)
Chord members in a truss bridge act like flanges in a beam and resist forces caused by bending
Chord members in a truss bridge act like flanges in a beam and resist forces caused by bending
True (A)
The deck of a truss bridge directly carries the loads and transfers them to the beams
The deck of a truss bridge directly carries the loads and transfers them to the beams
True (A)
Web members in a truss bridge consist of vertical and diagonal members and carry shear forces
Web members in a truss bridge consist of vertical and diagonal members and carry shear forces
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Stringers in a truss bridge are transverse to the traffic direction and connect two trusses
Stringers in a truss bridge are transverse to the traffic direction and connect two trusses
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