Which structural failure results when a cantilever bridge’s anchor arm experiences excessive settling?

💡 Explanation

When the anchor arm settles excessively, the moment balance shifts, causing rotation of the main pier because the reaction force at the pier changes magnitude and direction. Therefore, main pier rotation results, rather than shear failure, buckling, or cable fracture which require different load distributions.

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