Why are girders used in bridges provided with rollers?

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Explanation:
Bridges are mounted on steel rollers.
Because it expands on heating and contract on cooling.
So, leaving a small space in between for the expansion and contraction.
Thus, the bridge is saved from collapse.
In a construction of a bridge, Steel girders are used.

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