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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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Arun Duggal

Duggal Architect Co;

Week 32 – September 24, 2026

24 - 30 Sep 2026

Differential Settlement
Estimated Time: 2–3 min | Difficulty: Intermediate

Question
Differential pier settlement in continuous bridges primarily induces:

Uniform compression
Increased fatigue resistance
Additional bending moments
Reduced shear

Explanation

Explanation:
Settlement alters boundary conditions and introduces secondary bending effects in continuous systems.

Learning Resources:
• CSA S6 – Serviceability and analysis provisions
• CHBDC: https://spannovationschool.thinkific.com/courses/CSCBD1

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