In suspension bridges, large main cables (normally two) hang between the towers and are anchored at each end to the ground. … The tension on the main cables is transferred to the ground at the anchorages and by downwards compression on the towers.
In suspension bridges, large main cables (normally two) hang between the towers and are anchored at each end to the ground. … The tension on the main cables is transferred to the ground at the anchorages and by downwards compression on the towers.