Practice Cables And Arches (1.5.2) - Introduction to Structural Engineering Concepts

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Question 1.
What force do cables primarily use to support loads?
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Think about how a rope works when you pull on it.
Question 2.
What is the primary force acting on an arch?
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Consider how a bridge arch holds up its weight.
3Question 3.
What do cables primarily bear loads through?
- Compression
- Tension
- Bending
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Remember the difference between types of forces.
4Question 4.
True or False: Arches are flexible structures.
- True
- False
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Think about how an arch looks.
Question 5.
Design a bridge that incorporates both cables and arches and describe the forces acting on each element.
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Consider how forces are directed in a bridge.
Question 6.
Analyze a failure case of a cable-stayed bridge. Identify potential reasons for cable failure and their impact on the arch structure.
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Think about how the integrity of one part affects others.

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