Bridge Design (and Destruction) Part 2

A board with interlocking triangular cutout supports running parallel to the board has figures on it and a heavy object in the center. The outermost edges of the triangular supports have buckled. Caption: The outer segments of the truss are the first to break.

This two-part video introduces the different types of bridges. In part two, truss and suspension bridges are introduced. The design of each bridge is shown schematically along with the load distribution. The advantages and limitations of each type of bridge is also discussed. Technical concepts covered include tension, compression, bending, span, force balances, material selection, and beam/cable design. Part of "Bridge Design (and Destruction)" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
architecture, physics

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  • Bridge Design (and Destruction) Part 2

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    Mitk12 Videos
    Length:
    5 minutes