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Bridge types and structural forces in design
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- 1Factors that Affect High Rise DesignIndividuals,Society,Economy
- 2Structure TypesSolid(Only one Part)
Frame(Many parts that form a skeleton)
Shell(Hollow Interior, One part) - 3Stability Centre of GravityStability: Structure stable if remains on support base
Centre of Gravity:Geometric point in structure where mass in concentrated - 4External ForcesLive Load Examples: Strong winds, Impact forces, Objects on or within structure
Dead Load: Weight of the parts that hold the structure together - 5Internal ForcesTension:Stretches Structure
Compression: Squashes structure
Torsion:Twists or rotates structure
Shear:Pulls or pushes in opposite directions - 6Bridge DefinitonsDead Load=Weight of bridge
Live Load=Weight of traffic
Deck=Section that carries live load
Pier=structure that supports the bridge
Span= Length of bridge or distance between piers
Foundations=at base of pier or towers
Approach= ramp or slope leading up to bridge - 7Definitions 2Concrete Abutment= Solid reinforced concrete supports at opposite ends of deck
Concrete counterbalance= very heavy buried supports to apply tension to bridge - 8Types of bridgesBeam Bridges
Truss Girder
Arch
Suspension Cantilever
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- Mamun Joarder · Feb 2018
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