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To avoid bending action at the base of a pier,

suspension and anchor cables are kept at the same level
suspension and anchor cables are fixed to pier top
suspension cable and anchor cables are attached to a saddle mounted on rollers on top of the pier
none the these.

Correct Answer: suspension and anchor cables are fixed to pier top

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