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Old 13-May-2005, 22:29
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Because the bridge is designed to have a virtual "knife-edge" support. Hence it is "pin-jointed" (if it's an end span).

This means that no unwanted bending forces are transmitted to the supports, or the bridge itself. The bridge is free to "rock" a little at the support.
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