QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Given a 210-foot TT bridge. What is the position of launching-nose links? - ANS 30x40ft
How many personnel does the routine repair detail consists of? - ANS 6
How many personnel does the maintenance party usually consist of for important bridges
subject to enemy action? - ANS entire assembly crew
What is the required safety setback on an unprepared abutment if the bank height is 6 feet? -
ANS (1.5) 6ft = 9ft
Given a 140-foot TS bridge with grillage type 1 on both the near shore (NS) and far shore (FS).
The far-bank seat is level with the near-bank seat. What is the position of the launching-nose
links? - ANS 20x40ft
How is the initial bridge length determined? - ANS adding the width of the gap, the safety
setbacks, and the
roller clearances.
What is the purpose of construction rollers? - ANS Aid in inserting the launching-nose links
and provide clearance between the links and the ground
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