Bridge Types-2425

What should be considered when choosing the best type of bridge?

• Location and span

• Aesthetics and design

• Popularity and fame

• Age and history

What are the supporting structures at each end of an arch bridge called?

• Piers

• Abutments

• Towers

• Columns

What is the purpose of the arches in an arch bridge?

• To provide aesthetic appeal

• To support the deck

• To allow vessels to pass under

• To reduce weight

What is a key characteristic of cable-stayed bridges compared to cantilever bridges?

• Longer spans

• Shorter spans

• No cables

• Wooden construction

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cable-stayed bridges?

• High levels of fatigue

• Low maintenance costs

• Suitable for long distances

• Resistant to vandalism

What is a potential issue with the cables of a suspension bridge?

• Subsoil investigation not required

• Failure of just one cable can cause the entire bridge to collapse.

• Cables have to be made of steel

• They are made of composites

What is a disadvantage of tied-arch bridges?

• No need for abutments

• Limited span size

• Easy to construct

• Low maintenance

What is the main purpose of the arch in a tied-arch bridge?

• Aesthetic appeal

• Support the load

• Reduce weight

• Increase height

What is a characteristic of older truss bridges designed for light traffic?

• Higher weight tolerance

• Lower weight tolerance

• More aesthetic appeal

• Less space requirement

What is a bascule bridge?

• A bridge that uses counterweights to raise the deck

• A bridge that slides the deck backwards

• A bridge with hydraulic pillars

• A bridge that rotates horizontally