Types Of Bridges
A horizontal beam supported at each end or by intermediate piers.
BEAM
The budget of this project is
200,000
What did they call the disease that paralyzed Mr. Roebling?
The bends
I purchased 30 of these, and spent $30,000.
Craft Sticks
A bridge made of triangular units
TRUSS
What is the difference between total cost and quantity cost?
Total cost is the overall running total you have spent
Quantity cost is per item
What did Mrs. Roebling carry across the bridge with her for good luck??
A Rooster
This is a good amount of your budget to have put aside in case of emergency or if something breaks.
At least $20,000
A bridge suspended by cables
SUSPENSION
The deck must be at least ________ inches wide
2-5 inches
What did the Brooklyn Bridge connect?
Manhattan and Brooklyn
This is a free supply
Glue Sticks
A bridge supported by cables that are all attached to supporting towers
CABLE STAYED
2 inches
What are the water tight structures filled with compressed air called?
Caissons
This is what men wore in the 1900's to the Brooklyn Bridge construction site.
Suits
An beam supported at both ends, and an arch shaped superstructure
TIED ARCH
What comes in 86 pieces?
Noodles
Upon completion, the brooklyn bridge was immediately proclaimed the what
Eight Wonder of the World
The cost of black electrical tape
That is not a supply