Test Flashcard

Front

What type of bridge is characterized by cables suspended between towers?

Back

Suspension Bridge

Front

What is the sum of 3 and 3?

Back

6

Front

What is a Truss Bridge?

Back

A bridge composed of a framework of triangular shapes to support loads.

Front

What is a Cable-Stayed Bridge?

Back

A bridge where the deck is supported by cables directly connected to towers.

Front

What is the primary function of a bridge?

Back

To provide a passage over obstacles such as water, valleys, or roads.

Front

What is the difference between a Suspension Bridge and a Cable-Stayed Bridge?

Back

A Suspension Bridge has cables that hang from towers, while a Cable-Stayed Bridge has cables that connect directly to the towers.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 * base * height

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

What is a load in the context of bridges?

Back

A load is the weight and forces acting on a bridge.

Front

What is the purpose of expansion joints in bridges?

Back

To allow for the expansion and contraction of materials due to temperature changes.