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

Answer: (D)