Bridge Engineering Activity

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

• piers
• abutments
• deck
• span

All of the forces acting on a bridge.

• gravity
• loads
• wind
• weight

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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?

• span
• abutment
• cable
• pier

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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The spot where members are connected.

• joint
• pier
• span
• tension

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

• joints
• trusses
• piers
• decks

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-3