Bridges-Types of reading

The 3 basic bridge types are (check all that apply)

• Truss and beam

• abutment

• arch

• suspension

The two forces that act on bridges are

• compression

• suspension

• friction

• tension

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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Which of the following means to shorten?

• suspend

• tension

• compress

• accelerate

Which of the following means to lengthen?

• tension

• compression

• suspend

• truss

The Romans used______ bridges

• beam/truss

• arch

• suspension

An A-shaped bridge is a

• beam/truss

• arch

• modern suspension

• cable-stayed

Cables are strung over two towers and then anchored on both ends. This describes a

• beam/truss bridge

• arch

• modern suspension

• cable stayed

Abutments distribute the load from the bridge and keep the ends of the bridge from spreading out. This describes a _______________ bridge

• truss/beam

• arch

• modern suspension

• cable stayed

The shortest bridge type is the

• beam

• arch

• modern suspension

• cable stayed

The picture shows a

• beam

• arch

• modern suspension

• cable stayed

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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