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I didn't know they load test bridges. Wouldn't that put unnecessary wear on the structure and age it prematurely?
by rafale 5y ago
I didn't know they load test bridges. Wouldn't that put unnecessary wear on the structure and age it prematurely?
- jaywalk 5y agoWhat? No, not at all. The bridge has to be able to handle the max load, otherwise it's not safe. If the load test causes any issues with the bridge, that is a massive red flag.
- JaimeThompson 5y agoThe max load test is to verify it can support the max rated load before safety margin so they aren't testing it to the point right before it fails.