What is the abutment?

the supports at each end of the bridge

A force that squeezes material together

A force that stretches material apart

weight of the traffic crossing the bridge

actual weight of materials that make up the bridge

an action that twists a material

a force that causes one material to slide past another in opposite directions

A force that squeezes a material

a force that stretches a material

What is the live load?

weight of the traffic that cross the bridge; changes all the time

weight of the materials that make up the bridge; it never changes

What is the dead load?

the actual weight of the materials that make up the bridge; it always remains the same

the weight of traffic that crosses the bridge; it always changes

force that acts on structures; all structures withstand this or they will fall apart

A force that stretches material apart or pulls

A force that causes material to slide past each other in opposite directions

A force that squeezes material together or presses

Which is the definition of the suspension bridge?

most expensive bridge; has longest span; roadways are hung from above the bridge

Bridge made using a combination of 3 types of bridges.

cables run directly from roadway to the towers, forming an "A" shape; towers support entire weight of roadway

oldest design in bridge building; great natural strength

When was the Ponte Vasco da Gama built?

The construction began in 1995, and ended in 1998

The construction began in 1995, and ended in 1996

The construction began in 1996, and ended in 1998

The construction began in 1994, and ended in 1997

The bridge was opened at the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Vasco da Gama. Which country did they want to reach? What products did they want to import?

India, hte products are: spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, pepper, turmeric)

South America, the products are: tomata, potato, corn, cocoa

China, the products are: silk, gunpowder, porcellain,

North Africa, the product is ivory

The bridge runs through 400 hectares of the partially abandoned Samouco Salt Pans, an important breeding ground for a number of protected species such as:

the Black Winged Stilt ( Himantopus himantopus )

the Little Tern ( Sterna albifrons )

the Kentish Plover (H aradrius alexandrinus )

This building is the Capela da Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and it is located near the Ponte Vasco da Gama. What happened to it during the construction?

Ceramic tiles and archeological artefacts were uncovered.

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

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pier

cable

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What are the two ends of a bridge that support its weight?

span

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cable

pier

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

span

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What are the names for the middle supports that are normally attached to the bridge between abutments to support more weight?

span

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cable

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Which type of bridge is this?

suspension

truss

arch

beam

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Which type of bridge is this?

suspension

truss

arch

beam

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Which type of bridge is this?

suspension

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beam

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Ponte Vasco da Gama

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

What are the two ends of a bridge that support its weight?

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

What are the names for the middle supports that are normally attached to the bridge between abutments to support more weight?

Which type of bridge is this?

Which type of bridge is this?

Which type of bridge is this?

Which type of bridge is this?

The simplest bridge to build is a

This bridge uses compression to support the load

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