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📘 A bridge changes length with temperature

A bridge changes length with temperature

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~10 min

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🔬 Science

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Adults

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What you’ll learn

The movement
The gap
The fingers
The bearing
The seal
The noise
The anchors
The seasons
The alternatives
The system

Questions this course answers

Why does a bridge need an expansion joint?

The joint allows relative movement between deck sections.

What does a bearing generally transfer?

Bearings support loads and permit designed rotation or translation.

What is a strip seal mainly for?

The seal protects hidden structural components from contamination.

Why can a joint make a thump?

A wheel crossing the transition creates dynamic impact.

What does a jointless bridge still need to accommodate?

Movement is redirected into abutments, piles, soil, or other components.

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