Bridges

The part of the bridge used for transportation.  It could be for vehicles or for walking.

• piers
• abutments
• deck
• span

All of the forces acting on a bridge.

• gravity
• loads
• wind
• weight

What is the name for the entire length of a bridge?

• span
• pier
• abutment
• cable

Tags

CCSS.4.MD.A.1

What type of bridge is this? 

• Arch
• Suspension 
• Beam 

What type of bridge is this

• Arch
• Suspension 
• Beam 

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.4.G.A.2

What type of bridge is this? 

• Arch
• Suspension 
• Beam 

An individual length of material made of wood or metal.  These are connected to form trusses.

• loads
• member
• Truss
• Suspension

Which is the strongest shape used in engineering?

• Triangle
• Square
• Circle
• Rectangle

Tags

CCSS.HSG.MG.A.1

What are the two ends of a bridge (the bank) that support its weight?

• span
• abutment
• cable
• pier

Tags

CCSS.HSG.MG.A.3

The spot where members are connected.

• joint
• pier
• span
• tension