Types of Bridges

What type of bridge is this?

• a suspension bridge

• a truss bridge

• a beam bridge

• a cantilever bridge

Which type of bridge uses a combination of triangles for its structure?

• Truss bridge

• Beam bridge

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

Which type of bridge is constructed with towers and cables?

• Suspension bridge

• Beam bridge

• Truss bridge

• Arch bridge

What are Beam bridges primarily made of?

• Horizontal beams supported by piers or abutments

• Triangles made of steel

• Arches

• Towers and cables

What shape is primarily used in Truss bridges?

• Triangles

• Circles

• Squares

• Hexagons

What are Arch bridges made up of?

• Arches

• Beams

• Towers

• Cables

What components are Suspension bridges made of?

• Towers and cables

• Beams and piers

• Arches

• Triangles

What type of force is shown in a suspension bridge?

• Only tension.

• Only compression.

• Both tension and compression.

• Neither tension nor compression.

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Which type of bridge is most suitable for long spans and is known for its use of cables?

• Beam Bridge

• Arch Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Truss Bridge

What is the primary structural element of a beam bridge?

• Cables

• Arches

• Beams

• Trusses