Bridge Construction Quiz

What materials were used in the construction of Akashi Kaiyo Bridge?

• Steel and concrete

• Cast iron and stones

• Titanium alloy and steel

• Carbon fibre and steel

What is a key characteristic of a stone arch bridge?

• Keystone

• Truss under arch

• Stablised by compression

• Stablised by tension

What was a significant development in bridge construction during the Renaissance?

• Use of tree trunks

• Development of metal

• Use of natural cement

• Construction of low bridges

What type of bridges were developed around 1900 A.D.?

• Truss Bridges

• Suspension Bridges

• Arch Bridges

• Beam Bridges

What is the significance of the year 1800 A.D (Coalbrookdale, England) . in bridge development?

• Development of Iron Bridge

• Development of Suspension Bridges

• Development of Steel Bridges

• Development of Beam Bridges

Which term describes any action that tends to maintain or alter the position of a structure?

• Span

• Force

• Compression

• Tension

What is a cantilever?

• A vertical supporting structure

• A rigid, usually horizontal, structural element

• A projecting structure supported only at one end

• Weight distribution throughout a structure

Which structural element is typically horizontal?

• Pier

• Cantilever

• Beam

• Load

Which element is crucial for weight distribution in structures?

• Beam

• Pier

• Anchorage

• Caisson

Which of the following is a characteristic of a stable structure?

• It collapses easily under load

• It deforms significantly under stress

• It carries a realistic load without collapsing

• It is made of flexible materials