bridge basics

What is the simplest type of bridge?

• arch

• beam

• truss

• cable-stayed

Which bridge is made up of a bunch of triangles?

• cable-stayed

• beam

• arch

• truss

Which type of bridge is the strongest?

• suspension

• cable-stayed

• arch

• truss

What type of bridge is this?

• beam

• arch

• truss

• suspension

What type of bridge is this?

• cable-stayed

• suspension

• truss

• arch

What type of bridge is the Golden State bridge?

• suspension

• cable-stayed

• arch

• truss

What is the weakest type of bridge?

• beam

• arch

• truss

• cable-stayed

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

• span
• pier
• abutment
• cable

Which of the following choices can have a longer span?

• Arch
• Beam
• Both can have the same span.

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

• span
• abutment
• pier
• cable