Basic Bridge Building

Which of the following is the load on a bridge caused by a truck moving across the bridge?

• settlement load

• live load

• dead load

• thermal load

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Which of the following is the load on a bridge caused by the weight of the bridge materials?

• settlement load

• live load

• dead load

• thermal load

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Which bridge type consists of a platform supported by cables from above?

• arch

• beam

• suspension

• load

Which type of bridge is this? 

• Suspension

• Truss

• Arch

• Cantilever

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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Which type of bridge is this?

• Suspension

• Truss

• Arch

• Beam

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What type of bridge is this? 

• beam

• suspension

• truss

• cable-stay 

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What is the primary purpose of a bridge in civil engineering?

• To support its own weight

• To allow passage over obstacles

• To provide aesthetic value

• To generate electricity

Which type of bridge is most suitable for long spans over water?

• Beam bridge

• Arch bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Truss bridge

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What is the main force that a beam bridge must resist?

• Tension

• Compression

• Shear

• Torsion

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