Civil Engineering Review

Which type of Civil engineering sub-field is concentrated on the stability, strength and rigidity of built structures?

• Transportation Engineering
• Coastal Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Geo-technical Engineering

Select the two forces shown in the picture. 

• 1. Compression, 2. Compression
• 1. Compression, 2. Tension
• 1. Tension, 2. Compression
• 1. Tension, 2. Tension

Which type of bridge distributes (spreads out) compression forces and tension forces are virtually negligible?

• Beam Bridge
• Arch Bridge
• Truss Bridge
• Suspension Bridge

Select the correct answer that labels all the parts of a truss bridge.

• 1. Strut, 2. Lateral Bracing, 3. Top Chord, 4. Deck, 5. Floor Beam, 6. Bottom Chord
• 1. Lateral Bracing, 2. Top Chord, 3. Strut, 4. Deck, 5. Floor Beam, 6. Bottom Chord
• 1. Strut, 2. Lateral Bracing, 3. Top Chord, 4. Bottom Chord, 5. Deck, 6. Floor Beam
• None are labeled correctly

What is a Gusset Plate?

• Fastened by a permanent member either by bolts, rivets, or welding or a combination of all three
• A single bolt that carries the load. Similar to a door hinge

In the image shown, does it include an ABUTMENT or PIER?

• Pier
• Abutment
• Both

Which of the following bridges is a deck truss?

• 1.
• 2.
• 3.

What do Civil engineers do?

• Design the foundation for our modern society

• Build the foundation for our modern society

• Maintain the foundation for our modern society

• All of the answers available