Types of Bridges
Forces
Parts of Bridges
Bonus
100
This type of bridge is held up by cables. 
Suspension Bridge
100
If an object is pushed on a hard surface, they type force will cause it to move slow.
Friction
100
Length from one side of the bridge to the other

Span

100
Javier's Step Father's name was?
Joe
200
This bridge type looks like the letter m. 
Arch Bridge
200
This forces pushes us down on each and keeps us from floating. 
Gravity


200
Supports at the beginning and end of the bridge.

Abutments

200
Another word for the models of designs built by civil engineers.

Prototype

300
This bridge does not have any type of support.
Beam Bridge
300
If we place a heavy truck on a beam bridge, would the forces act up, down, or both. Explain.
Both. Force from the abutments holding up the beam and force from the weight of the truck pushing down. 
300
Support in the middle of the bridge

Pier

300
Someone who builds and designs buildings and structures

Civil Engineer


400
Name One Famous Type of Bridge we learned about in Javier Builds a bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
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