Types and Terminology of Truss Bridges
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What type of forces can a truss member be subjected to?

  • Axial forces (correct)
  • Torsional forces
  • Bending forces
  • Shear forces

    • What is the primary function of chord members in a truss bridge?

  • Transfer loads from stringers to trusses
  • Directly carry the loads of the bridge
  • Act like flanges in a beam and resist forces caused by bending (correct)
  • Resist shear forces

    • What is the role of floor beams in a truss bridge?

  • Resisting wind loads
  • Transferring loads from stringers to trusses (correct)
  • Directly carrying the loads
  • Connecting chords together

    • What is the function of stringers in a truss bridge?

    <p>Supporting the deck and transferring its load to beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of truss structures in exploiting the strengths of materials?

    <p>Efficiently resisting axial forces in members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of web members in a truss bridge?

    <p>Carry shear forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are top and bottom members of a truss bridge required to sustain more material?

    <p>To handle compression and tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a truss bridge, what is the role of chord bracing?

    <p>Resist wind loads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a truss bridge, what is the function of floor beams?

    <p>Connect two trusses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are I-shaped beams and trusses considered good options in a truss bridge?

    <p>To handle compression and tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of chord members in a truss bridge?

    <p>Resist forces caused by bending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are I-shaped beams and trusses considered good options in a truss bridge?

    <p>To better handle the forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of floor beams in a truss bridge?

    <p>Transfer loads to beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of forces can a truss member be subjected to?

    <p>Only axial forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of truss structures in exploiting the strengths of materials?

    <p>They dissipate loads through many members</p> Signup and view all the answers

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