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