Bridges Practice Flashcard

Front

What force helps an arch bridge support its live and dead loads?

Back

Compression is the force that helps an arch bridge support its live and dead loads.

Front

What is torsion?

Back

Torsion is a twisting force.

Front

What is a pier?

Back

A pier is a vertical structure that supports a bridge.

Front

What is tension?

Back

Tension is a pulling force.

Front

What are the components of a beam bridge?

Back

The components of a beam bridge include piers and girders.

Front

What is shear force?

Back

Shear force is a force that causes parts of a material to slide past each other.

Front

What is the purpose of abutments in a bridge?

Back

Abutments support the ends of a bridge and hold back the earth.

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 difference between live load and dead load?

Back

Live load refers to the weight of movable objects on a bridge, while dead load refers to the weight of the bridge itself.

Front

What is a truss bridge?

Back

A truss bridge is a bridge that uses a framework of triangular shapes to support loads.