Types of Bridges
This type of bridge has cables that run from the towers to the deck.
Cable Stay Bridge
This is a twisting force
Torsion
This is also called a dead load
Static load
True or False
A log stretched across a stream is a bridge
True
These are support pillars under the bridge and support a beam bridge.
Piers
What type of bridge uses triangles for strength?
Truss Bridge
A pulling force
A. tension
B. Torsion
C. Compression
D. Shear
A. Tension
This is a type of dynamic load
A. Car
B. People
C. Snow
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The Chinese used this for ancient suspension bridge cables
Bamboo
This is part of the bridge that people or vehicles travel over.
Deck
This is the simplest and least expensive bridge to build.
Beam Bridge
This force pushes materials together
Compression
This is another name for a dynamic load
live load
The Golden Gate Bridge is a(n)
A. Beam bridge
B. Truss Bridge
C. Suspension bridge
D. Arch bridge
C. Suspension bridge
This type of beam is used in all structures and is shaped like a capital letter.
I Beam
The Romans built this type of bridge using stones.
Arch Bridge
two opposing forces pushing on the same point
A. Tension
B. Compression
C. Torsion
D. Shear
D. Shear
False
The bridge that connects Corinth to Luzerne is a(n)
A. Truss bridge
B. Beam Bridge
C. Arch bridge
D. Suspension Bridge
B. Beam Bridge
This is the support at the end of an arch bridge.
Abutment
This type of bridge has cables running from tower to tower.
Suspension bridge
The cables on a bridge are always in ...
A. Shear
B. Tension
C. Torsion
D. Compression
B. Tension
A. beams
B. Cars
C. People
D. Rain
A. Beams
This type of bridge opens up so boats can travel through.
Lift bridge
This is a plate that holds beams together.
Gusset Plate