Bridges Quiz

What are the three major types of bridges?

• Beam, Arch, Suspension

• Cantilever, Simple, Cable-stayed

• Compression, Tension, Deck

• Abutment, Anchor, Beam

Which type of bridge consists of beams supported by columns?

• Beam and truss bridge

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Cable-stayed bridge

What kind of force tends to shorten objects?

• Compression

• Tension

• Deck

• Beam

What is the 'top' part of a bridge on which we drive or walk called?

• Compression

• Tension

• Deck

• Beam

Which type of bridge forms the shape of an arch?

• Beam and truss bridge

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Cable-stayed bridge

What happens when you press down on the center of a simple arch bridge?

• The bridge remains unchanged.

• The arch expands and becomes weaker.

• The arch compresses and becomes stronger.

• The bridge collapses.

What happens the the cables when you push down on a simple suspension bridge?

• The cables experience tension forces and become tighter.

• The cables remain unchanged and do not experience any forces.

• The cables break and collapse.

• The cables experience compression forces and become looser.

What are the main components of an arch bridge?

• arch, abutments, and cables

• arch, piers, and deck

• arch, abutments, and supports

• arch, abutments, and deck