Civil Engineering Bridge Construction Flashcard

What is the difference between a force and a load?

What do tensile forces tend to do to a member?

What do compressive forces tend to do to a member?

What is the magnitude of the force when a truck crosses a bridge?

Which material has the greatest compressive strength but little tensile strength? Stone, Wood, Concrete, Iron

What is the purpose of pre-stressed concrete in bridge construction?

Which material was a favorite for railroad bridges in the 19th century?

What are the five main types of bridges?

Which type of bridge may be as simple as a fallen tree across a creek?

What are the components of a beam bridge? Options: Deck, Pier, Span, Abutment; Girder, Truss, Rigid Frame, Arch; Hangers, Cables, Towers, Roadway; Struts, Lateral Bracing, Floor Beams