Bridges - ET

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

What type of bridge is this? 

• Arch
• Suspension 
• Beam 

What type of bridge is this

• Arch
• Suspension 
• Beam 

What type of bridge is this? 

• Arch
• Suspension 
• Beam 

Which is the strongest shape used in engineering?

• Triangle
• Square
• Circle
• Rectangle

Tags

CCSS.HSG.MG.A.1

The spot where members are connected.

• joint
• pier
• span
• tension

The force on a bridge because of its own weight.

• tension
• deck
• dead load
• live load

The forces acting on a bridge that are not part of the bridge.  These could be things like wind, rain and vehicles.

• live loads
• dead loads
• piers
• members

These forces pull on members in the trusses.

• tension
• compression