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Yes. An arch bridge is one of the more efficient ways of building and maintaining a bridge. Beam bridges are not as efficient. For a given span and height, an arch bridge will carry a greater load using less material. The beam structures of a beam bridge can be constructed of wood, reinforced concrete or steel (in increasing order of strength). The beams, however, must be supported by piers or an abutment at each end, which can be made out of concrete, masonry, stone, or steel (or combination thereof). The arch structure of an arch bridge can be constructed of wood, reinforced concrete, steel, or masonry, and the arch can be supported by abutments as described above, or the arch can extended down to the foundation itself. The primary advantage of an arch is that stresses caused by the load on the bridge are converted primarily into compressive stresses that are carried along the arch into the ground. Materials like stone, masonry and concrete are particularly good at carrying these compressive stresses. In contrast, loads on a typical beam-type bridge creates large tensile stresses on the bottom of the beams. Since stone, masonry and unreinforced concrete have very little capacity to withstand tension, none of these materials can be used to make a reliable and efficient beam-type bridge of any significant span.
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∙ 14y agoan arch bridge is a bridge that has an arch, which is harder and stronger than a beam bridge, which is just a few horizontal bars it is circular, which makes it stronger, and also, it has some more metal bars which only improves it (am i awesome or what?)
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∙ 14y agoNo the arch bridge can not hold more weight than a suspension bridge.
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∙ 12y agono a arch bridge is stronger
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∙ 14y agoNo.
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What is the main difference between an arch bridge and a suspension bridge?
Arch bridges are in the shape of an upside down "U" with mainly steel beans, while supension bridges have one or two Major verticle beams with strong wire connecting to the bridge.
Which is stronger a plank bridge or a arch bridge?
An arch bridge. I think that may have been discovered quite some time ago !!! +++ It was - the Romans used arches extensively, in buildings as a well as for bridges. However, the arch is indeed stronger than the plank, or simple beam, bridge because it transmits the loads to its abutments. You can stiffen a beam bridge by fitting it with vertical side-members, or in larger structures, frames (trusses).
Is a suspension bridge better than a cable stayed bridge?
NOcable stayed bridge is more preferred because if one rope is broken in it then tension is distributed in all other and we get time to repair it that means no sudden failure in it where as in suspension bridge if main cable is cut than it will be destroyed immediately.regardsmukulmukul_ce@student.iitd.ac.in
How long is a suspension bridge?
There are many different lengths of suspension bridges.
Why would bridge engineers choose a arch bridge design over other bridge designs?
Becuase bending moment in the middle of the bridge bending moment is less than ordinary or straight bridge and more strength
What is the main difference between an arch bridge and a suspension bridge?
Arch bridges are in the shape of an upside down "U" with mainly steel beans, while supension bridges have one or two Major verticle beams with strong wire connecting to the bridge.
Why arch bridge is stronger than truss bridge?
because of the support of the circles
Is arch bridge stronger than any other bridge type?
Because it has more support in its arches.
Which is stronger a plank bridge or a arch bridge?
An arch bridge. I think that may have been discovered quite some time ago !!! +++ It was - the Romans used arches extensively, in buildings as a well as for bridges. However, the arch is indeed stronger than the plank, or simple beam, bridge because it transmits the loads to its abutments. You can stiffen a beam bridge by fitting it with vertical side-members, or in larger structures, frames (trusses).
Is a suspension bridge better than a cable stayed bridge?
NOcable stayed bridge is more preferred because if one rope is broken in it then tension is distributed in all other and we get time to repair it that means no sudden failure in it where as in suspension bridge if main cable is cut than it will be destroyed immediately.regardsmukulmukul_ce@student.iitd.ac.in
Does a truss bridge hold more weight than a arch bridge?
No
Are arches stronger than a suspension bridge?
arches are old fashion suspension are new system depand on design with the records of maximum wind pressure as well as intensity of natural calmities about the surroundings at least 100years back
Why are there metal joints in the middle of the bridge?
because it is less stronger than the sides of the bridge.
What is Cable-stayed bridge function?
The cable-stayed bridge is a type of bridge that is optimal for spans longer than is practical for cantilever bridges, and shorter than is economical for suspension bridges.
How strong is theTruss bridge?
As strong as you make it... Basically a truss system is used when a beam cannot hold its load, so is one way of 'reinforcing' a beam (you could have more supporting colums or use cable stayed/suspension techniques). Its basically stronger than a beam, and 'weaker' than a suspension bridge, but to be honest it's basically as strong as you engineer it. Try searching truss bridge on wikipedia... there's lots of different types and I'm sure it'l have the info.
How long is a suspension bridge?
There are many different lengths of suspension bridges.
Why are arch bridges better than than beam bridges?
Arch bridges are better because they transfer the weight down the archs and into the grownd unlike the beam bridge where it transfers it's weight through the beams wich break more often than arch bridges. Arch bridges are better because they transfer the weight down the archs and into the grownd unlike the beam bridge where it transfers it's weight through the beams wich break more often than arch bridges.
