All About Bridges

What is the primary function of all bridges?

• To look beautiful

• To carry loads from one side to another

• To connect two points at the same height

• To serve as landmarks

What are the two main forces that each component of a bridge will experience?

• Magnetic and electric

• Friction and air resistance

• Tension and compression

• Gravity and lift

What is the most recognizable example of a suspension bridge in the United States?

• Tower Bridge

• London Bridge

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

What makes the Golden Gate Bridge particularly suited to its location?

• Its color

• Its height

• Its ability to move during an earthquake

• Its length

What is a structural engineer?

• A person who specializes in designing structures to resist loads

• A person who paints bridges

• A person who designs vehicles

• A person who builds roads

What is the tallest bridge in the world?

• Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Millau Viaduct

• Golden Gate Bridge

What type of bridge is the Brooklyn Bridge considered to be?

• A pure cable-stayed bridge

• A truss bridge

• A pure suspension bridge

• A hybrid between a suspension bridge and a cable-stayed bridge

What material is known for its strength in tension and is used in bridges?

• Plastic

• Rubber

• Wood

• Steel

What is a cantilever bridge?

• A bridge that floats on water

• A bridge that can move to allow ships to pass

• A bridge made entirely of glass

• A bridge supported at only one end

What is the purpose of prestressing concrete in bridge construction?

• To make it colorful

• To increase its tension resistance before any load is applied

• To make it waterproof

• To make it lighter