Bridge Vocab

Front

A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.

Back

Abutment

Front

The "columns" of a bridge; usually vertical members.

Back

Pier

Front

A bridge that consists of beams supported by columns (piers, towers).

Back

Beam Bridge

Front

A structural frame based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members.

Back

Truss

Front

A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.

Back

Beam

Front

The maximum stress that a material can bear before breaking when it is allowed to be stretched or pulled.

Back

Tensile Strength

Front

A person who applies their understanding of science and math to creating things for the benefit of humanity and our world.

Back

Engineer

Front

Any device for securing a suspension bridge at either end.

Back

Anchor

Front

A very strong rope made of strands of metal wire, as used to support cable cars or suspension bridges.

Back

Cable

Front

A bridge that forms the shape of an arch.

Back

Arch Bridge