how do architects calculate if a structure like a bridge is stable?

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how do architects calculate if a structure like a bridge is stable?

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Engineer here, we learned how to do this in a class called statics. Basically the study of non moving systems (ie structues like bridges and buildings). The math is surprisingly easy and it was one of my easier classes.

Fluid dynamics on the other hand still gives me nightmares…