Bridge Construction Quiz

What is the term used to describe a long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure in bridge construction?

• Column

• Beam

• Pier

• Span

Which type of bridge is characterized by its deck being suspended from cables?

• Arch bridge

• Beam bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Column bridge

What does the term 'abutment' refer to in the context of bridges?

• The top part of the bridge

• A supporting tower

• A mass receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc.

• The length between two piers

What is the definition of 'compression' as it relates to physical forces?

• A force that lengthens objects

• A force that shortens objects

• A force that bends objects

• A force that twists objects