Question

In the support system of the bridges and trolley wheel ____________ form the main loading carrying element in the structure.

(a) Distributed loaded Cable

(b) Beams

(c) Pillars

(d) Cement mortar

The question was asked in an interview for job.

My doubt stems from Cables Subjected to a Distributed Load topic in section Internal Forces of Engineering Mechanics

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Distributed loaded Cable

The explanation: The cable is a support system which is used to transfer the loadings in the different structures. The main motto is to make the structure stable. This is probably done with the help of making the distribution of the load which is being given to the structures equally by the help of the cables.