Bridge Types and Engineering Design Process Quiz

Beam bridges, truss bridges, arch bridges, and suspension bridges

Railway bridges, pedestrian bridges, highway bridges, aqueduct bridges

Cable-stayed bridges, drawbridges, cantilever bridges, tunnel bridges

Wood bridges, steel bridges, concrete bridges, glass bridges

suspension bridge

Truss bridge

Beam bridge

Arch bridge

Arch bridge

Beam bridge

Suspension bridge

Cable-stayed bridge

Arch bridge

Suspension bridge

Beam bridge

Cable-stayed bridge

To serve as a temporary crossing for vehicles

To provide entertainment for pedestrians

Provide support and stability

To create a decorative structure

By using a single straight beam

By stacking the load on one side of the bridge

By using only circular shapes

Interconnected triangles

Truss, chords, vertical members, and diagonal members

Horizontal members, circular members, and square members

Concrete, steel, wood, and glass

Rivets, bolts, screws, and nails

Compression is the force that pushes the members of the truss together, typically along the top chords of the bridge.

Compression has no impact on truss bridge design

Compression is the force that pulls the members of the truss apart

Compression only affects the bottom chords of the bridge

Define the problem, Research, Develop impossible solutions, Select the worst solution, Construct a prototype, Test and evaluate the prototype, Keep the solution to yourself

Gather materials, Assemble the team, Start building, Test the final product

Brainstorm ideas, Choose the first idea that comes to mind, Skip the prototype phase, Present the solution

Define the problem, Research, Develop possible solutions, Select the best solution, Construct a prototype, Test and evaluate the prototype, Communicate the solution, and Redesign

Applying principles of biology and engineering to develop solutions for medical and environmental challenges

Building bridges and roads

Designing new fashion trends

Creating new cooking recipes