Bridge Vocabulary Quiz

What is an abutment?

• A bridge in which the deck is hung from cables.

• A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.

• A long, rigid, vertical support member of a structure.

• The length of a bridge between two piers.

What does an arch bridge consist of?

• A bridge that consists of beams supported by columns (piers, towers).

• A bridge in which the deck is hung from cables.

• A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.

• The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.

What is the role of an engineer according to the text?

• A person who applies his/her understanding of science and mathematics to creating things for the benefit of humanity and our world.

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

• A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.

• The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.

What is the definition of tension?

• A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.

• The length of a bridge between two piers.

• A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.

• A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.

What is a beam in the context of structures?

• A long, rigid, vertical support member of a structure.

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

• A bridge in which the deck is hung from cables.

• A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.

What is a truss bridge?

• A bridge supported by arches.

• A bridge made entirely of concrete.

• A bridge whose load-bearing superstructure is composed of a truss.

• A bridge that floats on water.

Which of the following is NOT a type of truss bridge?

• Warren

• Pratt

• Howe

• Cantilever

What distinguishes a Warren truss bridge from others?

• Its use of vertical members.

• Its exclusive use of concrete.

• The triangular webbing that spreads out the load.

• Its ability to float on water.

In a Pratt truss bridge, where are the diagonal members located?

• Sloping down towards the center of the bridge.

• Sloping up towards the center of the bridge.

• Parallel to the horizontal components.

• There are no diagonal members in a Pratt truss bridge.

What is the primary function of the truss in a truss bridge?

• To decorate the bridge.

• To support the deck and distribute loads.

• To make the bridge longer.

• To allow boats to pass underneath.