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What are the strengths of a truss bridge?

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The strengths of Truss bridges are that Truss bridges can support and resist lateral loads. Another is that unlike the Arch and Beam bridges, the Truss bridge prevents twisting and swaying during earthquakes and high winds. Truss bridges also resist the forces of compression and tension.

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