Which of the following statements about steel cable construction,first used to build the Brooklyn Bridge,is not true?
A) It has great tensile strength.
B) Its many parallel wires share the stress.
C) It is flexible, allowing the roadway underneath to sway.
D) It can only span very short distances.
E) It can be aesthetically pleasing.

Question

Which of the following statements about steel cable construction,first used to build the Brooklyn Bridge,is not true? 
A) ​It has great tensile strength. 
B) ​Its many parallel wires share the stress. 
C) ​It is flexible, allowing the roadway underneath to sway. 
D) ​It can only span very short distances. 
E) ​It can be aesthetically pleasing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is not true because steel cable construction can span much longer distances than other materials, which is why it was used to build the Brooklyn Bridge, a span of 1,595 feet.

Which of the Following Statements About Steel Cable Construction,first Used