Bridges

Front

What is the distance between bridge supports called?

Back

Span

Front

What caused Bridge A to collapse under heavy traffic?

Back

It could not support its live load.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is a dead load in the context of bridges?

Back

The weight of the structure.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What does compression mean in engineering?

Back

A squeezing force.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Front

What are the main components of a suspension bridge?

Back

Towers, cables, a deck, and anchors.

Front

What is a live load?

Back

The weight of anything that is not permanently attached to the structure, such as vehicles and pedestrians.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the purpose of bridge supports?

Back

To hold up the bridge and distribute loads.

Front

What is tension in the context of bridges?

Back

A pulling force.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Front

What is the role of cables in a suspension bridge?

Back

To support the deck and distribute loads to the towers.

Front

What is the deck of a bridge?

Back

The surface of the bridge where vehicles and pedestrians travel.