Bridges

The part of the bridge used for transportation. The floor 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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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

These forces push on ends of members in a truss.

• tension
• compression

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

• span
• abutment
• pier
• cable