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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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Winner of the Quiz

Zannatul Mawa Dalia

Concordia University

Week 30 – September 10, 2026

10 - 16 Sep 2026

Bearing Alignment
Estimated Time: 2–3 min | Difficulty: Intermediate

Question
Improper bearing alignment most directly risks:

Increased vertical reactions
Reduced drainage
Improved fatigue resistance
Unintended restraint and localized stress

Explanation

Explanation:
Misalignment can restrain intended movement and induce unintended stresses in both superstructure and substructure components.

Learning Resources:
• CSA S6:19 – Bearing provisions
• CHBDC: https://spannovationschool.thinkific.com/courses/CSCBD1

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