Truss Parts
Bridge Terms
Forces/Random
Hollow Tubes/Solid Bars/Materials
Types of Bridges
100
The top horizontal member of a truss
What is the top chord
100
Structural members joined together to form a rigid framework.
What is a truss
100
When structural members are pushed inwards the force is called:
What is Compression
100
The most economical to use when a member is under compression
What is Hollow Tube
100
The simplest and least expensive bridge type
What is a beam bridge
200
The bottom horizontal member of a truss
What is the bottom chord
200
Most trusses are made by connecting members in this shape.
What is triangles
200
When structural members are pulled the force is called:
What is tension
200
The material that is the strongest and most expensive
What is quenched and tempered steel
200
The type of bridge that is usually built over deep canyons is a
What is an arch bridge
300
Members that connect the top and bottom chords at an angle
What is Diagonal members
300
The length a bridge stretches over a river or valley is called the bridges
What is span
300
when the deck of the bridge is below the truss it is called a:
What is a through truss bridge
300
The material that is the cheapest and the weakest
What is Carbon Steel
300
The type of bridge that has the deck hanging, usually from cables
What is a suspension bridge
400
Members that connect the top and bottom chords
What is Verticals
400
When you design your bridge on the computer, you are taking on the role of
What is The Engineer
400
The best bridge design is one that will:
What is hold the desired amount of weight for the least cost
400
The most economical to use when a member is under tension
What is solid bar
400
This type of bridge is the most similar to a suspension bridge
What is a cable stay bridge
500
Stone or concrete that supports each end of the bridge
What is abutments
500
The foundational support for a bridge that is sometimes needed to reduce the span of the bridge.
What is a pier
500
when the deck of the bridge is above the truss it is called a:
What is a deck truss bridge
500
The member that resists buckling the best
What is hollow tube
500
The type of bridge that crosses Chautauqua Lake
What is a continuous span beam bridge
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