D54 RAPID RECAL BRIDGES

Multiple Choice

Which component of a bridge transfers loads from piers and abutments to the ground?

• Wingwall

• Deck

• Foundation

• Girder

Dropdown

Which of the following parts of a bridge helps to protect the stream bank and support the approach embankment?​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

Arrange the substructure components from bottom to top:
a. Abutment
b. Foundation
c. Pier
d. Wing wall

• b → d→ a → c

• b → a→ c → d

• b → c → d→ a

• b → c → a → d

Match

Match the following

• Abutment

• Deck

• Pier

• Wingwall

Retains earth at bridge ends

Carries traffic load

Intermediate vertical support

Transfers loads to foundation

• Retains earth at bridge ends

• Carries traffic load

• Intermediate vertical support

• Transfers loads to foundation

Match

Match the following

• Bailey bridge

• Aqueduct

• Masonry bridge

• PSC bridge

Steel modular

RCC

Stone/brick

Prestressed concrete

• Steel modular

• RCC

• Stone/brick

• Prestressed concrete

Multiple Choice

Which type of bridge is most suitable for very long spans (>300 m)?

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

• T beam bridge

• Box girder bridge

Match

Match the following

• Slab bridge

• T beam bridge

• Cable stayed bridge

• Arch bridge

Short span < 8 m

8-25 m efficient span

Intermediate-long span

Compression structure in rocky terrain

• Short span < 8 m

• 8-25 m efficient span

• Intermediate-long span

• Compression structure in rocky terrain

Multiple Choice

Assertion (A): Suspension bridges are used for very long spans.
Reason (R): They use cables and anchor blocks to transfer load.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A

• A is true,R is false

• A is false,R is true

Drag and Drop

​ Why are pile foundations used in soft soils?

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

To resist vertical and lateral loads

For aesthetics 

To resist vibration

To reduce cost

Multiple Choice

Arch bridges are ideal in areas with soft soils.

• True

• False

Dropdown

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Select answer

Choose the bridge alignment that reduces pier scour and facilitates construction:

Multiple Choice

Statement 1: Box caisson has a closed bottom.
Statement 2: It can be excavated during placement.

• Both statements are true

• Statement 1 true, 2 false

• Statement 1 false, 2 true

• Both statements are false

Dropdown

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Select answer

Select the type of caisson that uses compressed air for deep excavation:

Multiple Choice

What is the function of expansion joints in a bridge?

• Transfer load to piers

• Prevents scour

• Allow for temperature-induced expansion/contraction

• Provide access to utilities

Multiple Choice

Integral bridges do not use bearings or joints.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which IRC code is used for steel bridge design?

• IRC:6

• IRC:15

• IRC:21

• IRC:44

Multiple Choice

Assertion (A): Caissons are more economical than cofferdams in deep water foundation work.

Reason (R): Cofferdams are not effective when the depth of water is more than 12–15 meters.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

• Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A

• A is true,R is false

• A is false,R is true

Multiple Choice

A well-type caisson is open at both the top and bottom and is used to reach hard strata under water.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Is scour considered during the design of bridge foundations?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Rank the bridge types in increasing order of span capacity:
A. Slab, T-beam, Cable-stayed, Suspension

• Slab < T-beam < Cable-stayed < Suspension

• T beam< Slab < Cable-stayed < Suspension

• Slab < Cable stayed< T beam < Suspension