Pier Bridge

• A simple bridge is also known as a span bridge
• It is made up of reinforced concrete and
• it spans across the gap
• It’s maximum possible span (length which it transverses)
• can be increased by building piers (pillars) to support the load

The components of a pier bridge

• A pier bridge is  supported by piers at the points of maximum stress
• This is done using piers and abutments (at the end points of the bridge)
• A pier bridge can also be improved by tensile reinforcement
• This can be done by adding steel to the concrete at the bottom of the beam where tensile forces are at their greatest

Reinforcing a pier bridge

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