32.12.1 - Bridges
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of expansion joints in bridges?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes affect structures.
What do bearings do in bridge design?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of friction and support.
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What is the purpose of expansion joints in bridges?
💡 Hint: Remember their function related to movement.
True or False: Bearings do not allow any movement in a bridge construction.
💡 Hint: Consider how forces affect structures.
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Design a simple model of a bridge incorporating expansion joints and evaluate how they would react during a seismic event.
💡 Hint: Draw it out to visualize movement.
Discuss how the choice of bearing type affects the structural integrity of a bridge during seismic forces. Analyze a specific material.
💡 Hint: Consider properties such as flexibility and damping.
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