Which risk increases when a rope suspension bridge's footwalk freezes?

💡 Explanation

Increased ice loading causes cable stretching via plastic DEFORMATION because the stress on primary support ropes nears yield strength, therefore bridge sag is greatly increased, rather than just inducing oscillation or anchor failure under typical loads.

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