- Author
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Emery, M.
- Title
- "Anatomy & Physiology" Of the Structural Fireground. Part 5. Tension and Compression.
- Journal
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Firehouse,
Vol. 34,
No. 11,
88-90,92-93,
November 2009
- Keywords
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bridges (structures)
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stress (mechanics)
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compressing
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cables
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structural engineering
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structural design
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structural stability
- Identifiers
- Golden Gate Bridge (engineered by Joseph B. Strauss); tension and compression analysis; matters of size; tension becomes compression; downward pull in the main cable; parabolic curve; post-tension example; long center apan; bridge deck; Tacoma Narrows Bridge (November 1940 - Tacoma, WA); stiffening trusses; main cable anchors