Suspension BridgesUseing the website below and other sources answer the following questions.
http://www.technologystudent.com/struct1/suspen1.htm 1. The roadway/deck is the most important part of any bridge, as it allows people and traffic to cross. How is the deck of a typical suspension bridge held in position? 2. Name three well known suspension bridges. One in each of the following countries: JAPAN: USA: UK: 3. Copy the diagram shown to the right, add labels to indicate the following parts: DECK, ANCHOR BLOCKS, MAIN and CABLES TOWERS 4. What is the function of the anchor blocks of a suspension bridge? 5. A section of a typical suspension bridge main cable is shown opposite. Describe the 'make up' of the cable. 6. Draw a person alongside the cable. This is to show the thickness of the cable in relation to the height of a human. Assume the suspension bridge is the size of one of the bridges from question two. 7. Lable the important parts of the cable, using arrows to identify thier position. Extension: Once finished you are to design a futuristic suspenion bridge in sketch up. The best ones will be added to the web page here. |
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