Bridges

Beam Bridge

• A bridge whose load-bearing superstructure is composed of a truss

• A bridge consisting of beams supported by columns (piers, towers).

• A bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch.

• A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure

Truss

• A structural frame based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members.

• A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.

• The length of a bridge between two piers.

• A long, rigid, vertical (upright) support member of a structure.

Span

• The length of a bridge between two piers.

• A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.

• A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.

• Sometimes on a smaller scale.

Tension

• A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.

• Mental or emotional strain.

• A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.

• The length of a bridge between two piers.

Beam

• A thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.

• A continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land.

• A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.

• A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.

Model

• A first, typical or preliminary model of something,

• A representation of something, sometimes on a smaller scale.

• A new method, idea, product, etc.

• Creative ability.

Compression

• A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.

• A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.

• A twisting force that tends to cause rotation.

• Slowing or stopping something, typically by applying pressure

a pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.

• Compression

• Span

• Piers

• Tension

a bridge that forms the shape of an arch

• Beam bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Arch bridge

• Abutment

a bridge is hung from cables

• Suspension bridge

• Arch bridge

• Beam bridge

• Span