Facts Of Beam Bridges
What Is a Beam Bridge?
A beam bridge is the simplest and oldest bridge there is.
How is a beam bridge different than an arch bridge?
Beam bridges are different than an arch bridges because beam bridges have vertical supports and arch bridges use a large arch to support it
When was the first beam bridge made?
It was made in the 7th Century
What Materials are usually used to build a beam bridge
It is usually made out of one or more spans, held up by a pier or abutment on either end.
Give 2 real world examples of beam bridges in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, two beam bridges are Bissell Bridge and Harvard Bridge.
Who made the first beam bridge?
The ancient Romans
What forces are present in a beam bridge when you add a load/weight?
They are built to hold tension because the spans and concrete materials are built to hold a high capacity.
True or False?
A beam bridge is made in simple design since it is only supported by a pier located at the end of the bridge.
TRUE
What is the most famous and popular beam bridge right now?
The Golden Gate Bridge
Why are the materials used that are used for Beam Bridges
Spans, and concrete, steel and stone are used for the piers because these are lighter loads for the bridge so they can hold more things.
How long is the Golden Gate Bridge?
1.7 Miles long
What was the name of the first beam bridge?
Pons Sublicuis
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How is a beam bridge different than a truss bridge?
Beam bridges are different than truss bridges because beam bridges don’t have built-in supports, while truss bridges do.
Under what conditions would you choose to build a beam bridge instead of another type of bridge?
You would choose a beam bridge because they are good to travel short distances.
Where was the first beam bridge made
Across the Tiber River