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Cantilever Bridge

In a cantilever bridge the beams are supported at one end only. The upper portion of such a beam experiences tension, which stretches the bridge material. The lower half experiences compression, tending to crush the beam. Long cantilevers are used in structures where clear space is required below, such as the cantilevers carrying a roof, or canopy, or roadway where a centre pillar would cause an obstruction.
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Cantilever Bridge


Structure information

Submitted by

Dave Wooldridge

Location

Unknown

Build date

Unknown

Date photo taken

2002

Designer

Unknown

Materials used

Steel

Categories

Bridge

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