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What is a pedestal in the context of bridge construction?

• A long column supporting the bridge deck

• A short column on an abutment or pier under a bearing

• A decorative element on the bridge

• A type of bridge railing

What is a wingwall designed to do?

• Support the bridge deck

• Assist in confining earth behind the abutment

• Provide aesthetic appeal

• Reduce wind resistance

What is another name for the backwall?

• Stem

• Beam

• Column

• Slab

Which of the following is a type of pier used in bridge construction?

• Arch

• Column Bent

• Suspension

• Cable-stayed

Piers support the superstructure at intermediate points between which parts of a bridge?

• Towers

• Abutments

• Decks

• Cables

What is the primary function of piers in bridge construction?

• To decorate the bridge

• To support the superstructure at intermediate points

• To provide lighting for the bridge

• To connect the bridge to the road

What is a footing supported by soil without piles called?

• Pile cap

• Spread footing

• Beam footing

• Slab footing

What is the purpose of using piles in bridge construction?

• To provide aesthetic appeal

• To support the substructure when soil is inadequate

• To reduce construction costs

• To increase the height of the bridge

Which of the following is NOT an example of an appurtenance?

• Drains

• Approach

• Barriers/Railings

• Main bridge deck

What is the purpose of installing an underdrain in a bridge structure?

• To support the weight of the bridge

• To enhance the aesthetic appearance

• To provide proper drainage and transport runoff

• To increase the height of the bridge