Roller support

where we use roller supports?? and how it works???
plz give me some common examples.

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  • maria flor
    maria flor
    as far as I know it is used for earthquakes. another is, it is also used so that the columns and beams will have freedom to expand and contract as the temperature changes.
  • Capt Spark
    Capt Spark
    One good example of roller support is for expandable bridges.
    For allowing thermal expansion, one end is pinned and one side left on roller

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