Road Deck Construction and Challenges

Road Deck Construction and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the construction of the Millau Viaduct, focusing on the use of temporary metal piers and hydraulic platforms to move road decks into place. It highlights the challenges posed by wind in the Tarn Valley and the precautions taken to ensure safety during deck launches. The final assembly of the viaduct is described, emphasizing the precision achieved using global positioning systems, resulting in a remarkable engineering feat.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the computer-controlled hydraulic platforms in the construction process?

To lift and move road decks slowly towards the center

To construct the metal piers

To measure wind speed

To paint the road decks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the road decks move every four minutes during the construction?

10 inches

100 inches

50 inches

23 inches

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main environmental challenge faced during the deck launches?

Earthquakes

Snowfall

High winds

Heavy rain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What wind speed was considered safe for launching the road decks?

Less than 37 kilometers per hour

Less than 50 kilometers per hour

Less than 20 kilometers per hour

Less than 100 kilometers per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take for each deck to reach its final position?

Up to three days

One week

Five days

One day

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology was used to ensure the road decks met accurately?

Global positioning systems

Laser alignment tools

Sonar technology

Radar systems

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the tolerance level when the roads met?

1 centimeter

5 centimeters

10 centimeters

0.5 centimeters

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