Types of Bridges

Which one of these is NOT one of the three main types of bridges?

• Suspension Bridge

• Skyway Bridge

• Truss Bridge

• Arch Bridge

What are the two main forces that are acting on a bridge?

• Torsion

• Compression

• Tension

• Bending

Engineers design bridges capable of withstanding compressive and tensile forces without...

• bending or sheering

• pushing or pulling

• bouncing or springing

• buckling or snapping

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Which of the three main types of bridges has the longest typical span?

Which geometric shape are truss bridges comprised of that makes them so strong?

What type of bridge dates back to the Roman Empire, who used this design for aqueducts to transport water?

Which one of these types of bridges is also considered a suspension bridge?

• Beam Bridge

• Cable-Stayed Bridge

• Arch Bridge

• Truss Bridge

What type of bridge is this?

• Arch Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Truss Bridge

• Cable-Stayed Bridge

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What type of bridge is this?

• Arch Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Truss Bridge

• Cable-Stayed Bridge

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What type of bridge is this?

• Arch Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Truss Bridge

• Cable-Stayed Bridge

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