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What is an Arch Bridge?
What is an Arch Bridge?
Describe a Beam Bridge.
Describe a Beam Bridge.
Beam bridges are the simplest forms for bridge spans, supported by an abutment or pier at each end, and are known as simply supported.
What is a Truss Bridge?
What is a Truss Bridge?
A truss bridge has a load-bearing superstructure composed of a truss formed by interconnected triangular units.
How is a Suspension Bridge structured?
How is a Suspension Bridge structured?
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What characterizes a Cable Stayed Bridge?
What characterizes a Cable Stayed Bridge?
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Define a Box Girder Bridge.
Define a Box Girder Bridge.
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Explain the concept of a Cantilever Bridge.
Explain the concept of a Cantilever Bridge.
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What is a Clapper Bridge?
What is a Clapper Bridge?
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Describe a Girder Bridge.
Describe a Girder Bridge.
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What is a Moon Bridge?
What is a Moon Bridge?
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What is a Moveable Bridge?
What is a Moveable Bridge?
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Describe a Spiral Bridge.
Describe a Spiral Bridge.
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What defines a Pontoon Bridge?
What defines a Pontoon Bridge?
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Study Notes
Arch Bridge
- Features abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch.
- Distributes weight and loads through horizontal thrust into the abutments.
Beam Bridge
- Simplest bridge form supported at each end by abutments or piers.
- Structural type known as simply supported with no moment transfer.
Truss Bridge
- Composed of connected elements forming triangular units for load-bearing.
- Stresses elements through tension, compression, or both under dynamic loads.
Suspension Bridge
- Supports deck weight via vertical cables from larger cables between towers.
- Cables are anchored in abutments at each end.
Cable Stayed Bridge
- Deck weight supported by cables running directly to one or more towers.
- A modern bridge design utilized for its efficiency.
Box Girder Bridge
- Main beams shaped like a hollow box, typically rectangular or trapezoidal.
- Commonly made of prestressed concrete, structural steel, or composite materials.
- Used frequently in highway flyovers and light rail transport.
Cantilever Bridge
- Built using cantilevers that project into space from a single end.
- Can span over 1,500 feet (460 m) using steel trusses or prestressed concrete box girders.
Clapper Bridge
- An ancient bridge form, primarily found in the UK moors.
- Constructed from large flat stone slabs supported on stone piers or stream banks.
Girder Bridge
- Utilizes girders to support the deck, consisting of foundation, superstructure, and deck.
- Most commonly constructed bridge globally, often resembling a log spanning a river.
Moon Bridge
- Highly arched pedestrian bridge found in gardens of China and Japan.
- Originated in China, showcasing a traditional architectural style.
Moveable Bridge
- A bridge that can move to facilitate passage, especially for boats.
- In the U.S., often synonymous with drawbridge, but draws attention to a broader category.
Spiral Bridge
- A looping road bridge that allows rapid elevation changes in steep terrain.
- Forms a helix shape, enabling effective land use.
Pontoon Bridge
- A floating bridge supported by floats or shallow-draft boats.
- Ideal for pedestrian and vehicle travel, limited by buoyancy-based loading capacity.
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Explore key concepts about different types of bridges with these flashcards. Each card provides a definition and essential features of various bridge styles, such as arch and beam bridges. Perfect for students or anyone interested in engineering principles related to bridges.