Bridge Engineering Quiz

What is the critical load of a structure?

• The effect of winds, snow, ice build up, earthquakes

• The weight a structure can support before falling

• The weight of the bridge including any vehicles

• The measure of distance between supports

Which type of bridge has towers at either end that hold cables?

• Suspension bridge

• Cantilever bridge

• Cable-stayed bridge

• Arch bridge

What is the strongest geometric shape according to bridge engineering?

• Rectangle

• Square

• Triangle

• Circle

What is the purpose of a superstructure in bridge engineering?

• To support the sidewalls of an arch bridge

• To hold cables for a suspension bridge

• To cut balsa wood with precision angles

• To provide an upward extension of an existing structure

What is the environmental load in bridge engineering?

• The effect of winds, snow, ice build up, earthquakes

• The weight of the bridges structure

• The measure of distance between supports

• The weight of the bridge including any vehicles

What is the role of a substructure in bridge engineering?

• To support the weight of the bridge

• To hold cables for a suspension bridge

• To cut balsa wood with precision angles

• To provide an upward extension of an existing structure

What is the purpose of a deck in bridge engineering?

• To support the weight of the bridge

• To hold cables for a suspension bridge

• To provide a surface for vehicles and pedestrians

• To provide an upward extension of an existing structure

Which type of bridge is most suitable for long spans?

• Suspension bridge

• Cantilever bridge

• Cable-stayed bridge

• Arch bridge

What is the purpose of a truss in bridge engineering?

• To support the weight of the bridge

• To hold cables for a suspension bridge

• To distribute the load evenly

• To provide an upward extension of an existing structure