Bridge Engineering

Why do engineers make truss bridges? (Select 3 Options)

• inexpensive to build

• strong

• provides support over a long span

• stable

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__________ is the bridge floor directly carrying traffic loads

• superstructure

• substructure

• deck

• abutment

What is the name for the entire length of a bridge?

• span

• pier

• abutment

• cable

What type of bridge is this?

• Arch

• Suspension

• Beam

• Truss

What type of bridge is this

• Arch

• Suspension

• Beam

• Truss

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What type of bridge is this?

• Arch

• Suspension

• Beam

• Truss

What are the two ends of a bridge (the bank) that support its weight?

• Hanger

• abutment

• cable

• Deck

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Which type of bridge is this?

• Beam

• Arch

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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• Arch
• Beam
• Truss
• Suspension

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