Bridges Science

Which type of bridge is this?

• Beam
• Suspension
• Truss
• Cable-stay 

A local park is interested in building a bridge over a short ravine. They have stressed that keeping costs low is very important to them. What type of bridge would you recommend they build?

• Suspension
• Beam
• Cantilever
• Truss

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Which type of bridge is this? 

• Suspension
• Truss
• Arch
• Cantilever

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Your firm has been hired to build a bridge for a large city. The bridge will go across a wide river and handle a lot of traffic. The mayor has confided in you that he wants it to be a showpiece. What kind of bridge will you recommend?

• Beam

• Arch

• Truss

• Suspension

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What type of bridge is this?

• Beam
• Cable-Stayed 
• Suspension 
• Arch 

Why do arches help create strong bridges?

• They spread the force down and outward.
• The middle pushes down when force is applied leaving the sides strong.
• It directs force down into the ground.
• It makes your bridge look more appealing.

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Your firm has the opportunity to design a new bridge. It will stretch across a deep canyon with strong, stone walls. Which type of bridge will you design?

• Beam
• Suspension
• Arch
• Cable-Stayed

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which type of bridge is this?

• Suspension
• Truss
• Arch
• Beam

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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What type of bridge is this? 

• beam
• suspension
• truss
• cable-stay 

Which shape is not commonly used to provide extra support to bridges?

• Arch

• Triangle

• Rhombus