Steel as a material used in construction is used in many different structural elements due to its superior characteristi

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Steel as a material used in construction is used in many
different structural elements due to its superior characteristics
over other materials. However, it has its weakness. Consider a new,
structurally-sound bridge made of structural steel that serves an
oil refinery, in a case where vehicular traffic jam is experienced
from one end of the bridge to the other. In this case, there is an
unfortunate event that causes all the fuel-transporting trucks to
catch fire, which eventually leads to the collapse of the bridge.
As an expert in civil engineering materials, you are called to give
your hypothesis of the causes of failure of the bridge. Give your
hypothesis.