6th Review

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Abutment

• The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.

• A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.

• The length of a bridge between two piers.

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

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 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

the length of a bridge between two piers

• Deck

• Pier

• Span

• Beam

The best bridge is...

• Suspended
• Cheap and Strong
• Uses Trusses
• Arched

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

• span
• pier
• abutment
• cable

All of the forces acting on a bridge.

• gravity
• loads
• wind
• weight

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4