Bridge Vocabulary

A structural from based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members.

• Truss

• Beam

• Column

• Abutment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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The length of a bridge between two piers or columns.

• Tension

• Beam

• Compression

• Span

A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.

• Tension

• Beam

• Compression

• Span

A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.

• Tension

• Beam

• Compression

• Span

A representation of something, sometimes on a smaller scale. To make or construct something to help visualize or learn about something else.

• Engineer

• Design

• Model

• Span

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

To form or conceive in the mind. To make drawings, sketches, or plans for a work. To design a new product. To design or improve the process.

• Engineer

• Design

• Model

• Span

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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A person who applies their understanding of science and mathematics to create things for the benefit of humanity and the world.

• Engineer

• Design

• Model

• Span

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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A long rigid, vertical support member of a structure.

• Abutment

• Beam Bridge

• Span

• Column

A mass, usually masonry, holding the arch, beam, and truss of the bridge.

• Abutment

• Beam Bridge

• Span

• Column

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

A bridge that consists of beams supported by columns/piers.

• Abutment

• Beam Bridge

• Span

• Column

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2