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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?

Supporting the deck and transferring its load to beams (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Efficiently resisting axial forces in members (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Carry shear forces (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To handle compression and tension (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Resist wind loads (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Connect two trusses (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To handle compression and tension (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Resist forces caused by bending (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To better handle the forces (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Transfer loads to beams (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Only axial forces (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They dissipate loads through many members (B) Signup and view all the answers

Types and Terminology of Truss Bridges

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Questions and Answers

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

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

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

What is the function of stringers in a truss bridge?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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