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Welcome to the Spannovation weekly multiple-choice quiz to engage practicing and aspiring engineers to test their knowledge in bridge and seismic engineering. The quiz is open for a week, posted every Thursday and closed the following week. The winner will be selected from a random draw of correct entries, and the winner of the quiz will be announced along with the posting of the new quiz. The winner will be given a free subscription to one of the Spannovation Bridge & Seismic School online courses for a six-month period.

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Parth Patel

Aecon Group Inc.

Week 24 – July 30, 2026

30 - 05 Aug 2026

Wind During Construction
Estimated Time: 2–3 min | Difficulty: Intermediate

Question
Why are wind loads often critical during construction?

Composite action increases stiffness
Dead load is eliminated
Bearings are flexible
Partial stages lack full lateral restraint

Explanation

Explanation:
Temporary stages lack full bracing and composite stiffness, increasing wind sensitivity.

Learning Resources:
• CSA S6 – Construction stage loading provisions
• CHBDC: https://spannovationschool.thinkific.com/courses/CSCBD1

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