Bridges: Concepts and Vocabulary

The force that acts on the pillars of a suspension bridge is

• Tension

• Compression

• Torque

• Shear

Answer explanation

the weight of the bridge is pushing down on the columns, this creates compression on the columns.

The force that happens in a tug of war contest is

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

• Torque

The force that scissors creates is?

• compression

• tension

• torque

• shear

The force that acts on the bottom of a truss is?

• compression

• tension

• shear

• torque

Structural failure is the result of loads seeking?

• amplification

• balance

• reduction

• tension

Trusses use what shapes to carry forces?

• circles

• rectangles

• triangles

• spheres

The force that opens a jar is?

• compression

• tension

• torque

• shear

A Roman water bridge?

• viaduct

• conduct

• water duct

• aqueduct

What force opposes motion between two surfaces?

• compression

• friction

• tension

• shear

Forces that act on a structure are called a?

• tension

• torque

• shear

• load