When engineers consider the forces that can act on a structure they must think about all parts of the structureS. describe three different places on a bridge that would experience different forces?

On a bridge, the deck experiences vertical loads from the weight of vehicles and pedestrians, creating bending forces. The support columns or piers beneath the deck face compressive forces as they bear the load of the bridge above. Lastly, the cables in a suspension bridge experience tension forces, as they hold the weight of the deck and distribute it to the towers. Each of these elements must be designed to withstand the specific forces they encounter.