But the two bridges support the load of the roadway in very different ways. The difference lies in how the cables are connected to the towers. In suspension bridges, the cables ride freely across ...

The first iron suspension bridge was built in 1819, across the Tweed, at Berwick-on-Tweed, by Captain Sir Samuel Brown. It was supported by chain cables, six 02a a side, and its span was 449 feet.

Corrosion fatigue is a significant concern for the integrity and longevity of steel cables used in suspension bridges. These cables are subjected to both environmental factors, such as corrosion ...