Bridges and Engineering Design

A Truss Bridge is made up of which type of shape?

• Rectangles

• Squares

• Triangles

• Octagans

Why do engineers make truss bridges? (Select 3 Options)

• inexpensive to build

• strong

• provides support over a long span

• stable

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

__________ is the bridge floor directly carrying traffic loads

• superstructure

• substructure

• deck

• abutment

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

• span
• pier
• abutment
• cable

What type of bridge is this?

• Arch

• Suspension

• Beam

• Truss

What type of bridge is this

• Arch

• Suspension

• Beam

• Truss

What type of bridge is this?

• Arch

• Suspension

• Beam

• Truss

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?

• Hanger

• abutment

• cable

• Deck

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What are the steel wires used to suspend the main supports called?

• span
• abutment
• pier
• cable