Bridges

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

• piers
• abutments
• deck
• span

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

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Structures that hold up a bridge and run vertically to the ground.

• joints
• trusses
• piers
• decks

These are made of members that are joined to form triangular shapes.

• joints
• truss
• loads
• infrastructure

These forces pull on members in the trusses.

• tension
• compression

The basic organizational systems for the running of a society.  Some examples are roads, businesses, governments, and power systems.

• laws
• infrastructure
• cities