Study the following statements. i) Top lateral bracing prevents the sidesway buckling of the chord. ii) Sway bracing keeps the rectangular shape of the bridge cross-section. iii) Sway bracing transfers the load from top of end posts to bearings. The correct answer is

• A. all (i), (ii) and (iii)
• B. only (i)
• C. both (i) and (ii)
• D. both (i) and (iii)

Answer: (C)