How do you think a self-anchored suspension bridge would support its load differently from a traditional suspension bridge?

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Yugiv8 · Answer

A self-anchored suspension bridge is a suspension bridge in which the main cables attach to the ends of the deck, rather than to the ground via large anchorages. The design is well-suited for construction atop elevated piers, or in areas of unstable soils where anchorages would be difficult to construct.

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luvvdani1516 · Answer

@yugiv8 wrote:

A self-anchored suspension bridge is a suspension bridge in which the main cables attach to the ends of the deck, rather than to the ground via large anchorages. The design is well-suited for construction atop elevated piers, or in areas of unstable soils where anchorages would be difficult to construct. Check DuckDuckGo

That's not really what I asked, but thank you for the answer.

Yugiv8 · Answer

oh sorry

KingDisgrace · Answer

Maybe because if the bridge is self anchored, it relies on its supports more. When i hear self anchored I imagine that it's embedded in the ground and suspended while a traditional suspension is a bridge that is suspended above the ground without support, so the bridge has to ebb and flow with whatever you're carrying across. Sorry if this isn't what your looking for.. i gave it my best shot

luvvdani1516 · Answer

@kingdisgrace wrote:

Maybe because if the bridge is self anchored, it relies on its supports more. When i hear self anchored I imagine that it's embedded in the ground and suspended while a traditional suspension is a bridge that is suspended above the ground without support, so the bridge has to ebb and flow with whatever you're carrying across. Sorry if this isn't what your looking for.. i gave it my best shot

Thank you!