A suspension bridge, the pinnacle of bridge technology, is capable of spanning up to 7,000 feet.
Today, the suspension bridge is the most suitable type for very long span bridge and actually represents 20 or more of all the longest span bridges in the world. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Brooklyn Bridge in New York, and Tower Bridge in London are famous examples of suspension bridges.
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00:00 Introduction to Suspension Bridges
01:05 What are Suspension Bridges
02:36 Different forces on Suspension Bridges
05:37 Where and Why We Prefer Suspension Bridges
06:43 Different types of Suspension Bridges
08:08 Suspension Bridges Vs Cable Stayed Bridges
10:15 Architectural lightning on Suspension Bridges
11:35 Limitations of Suspension Bridges
