Suspension bridges come in two different designs: the suspension bridge, recognized by the elongated 'M' shape, and the less-common cable-stayed design, which has more of an 'A' shape. The cable-stayed bridge does not require two towers and four anchorages as does the suspension bridge. Instead, the cables are run from the roadway up to a single tower where they are secured.
Forces on a cable-stayed bridge
A cable-stayed bridge near Savannah, Georgia, USA
A typical cable-stayed bridge i...
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