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Types of Bridges

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The simplest bridge to build is a
a)
Beam
b)
Arch
c)
Truss
d)
Suspension
2.
This bridge uses compression to support the load
a)
Truss
b)
Suspension
c)
Cable Stay
d)
Arch
3.
This bridge shares the load by using triangle shapes
a)
Suspension
b)
Arch
c)
Truss
d)
Beam
4.
Strong anchorages are needed in this type of bridge
a)
Cable Stay
b)
Suspension
c)
Truss
d)
Arch
5.
What is the name for the entire length of a bridge?
a)
span
b)
pier
c)
abutment
d)
cable
6.
Which of the following choices can have a longer span?
a)
Arch
b)
Beam
c)
Both can have the same span.
7.
What are the steel wires used to suspend the main supports called?
a)
span
b)
abutment
c)
pier
d)
cable
8.
What are the two ends of a bridge that support its weight?
a)
span
b)
abutment
c)
cable
d)
pier
9.
What are the names for the middle supports that are normally attached to the bridge between abutments to support more weight?
a)
span
b)
abutment
c)
pier
d)
cable
10.
Which type of bridge is this? 
a)
suspension
b)
truss
c)
arch
d)
beam
11.
Which type of bridge is this?
a)
suspension
b)
truss
c)
arch
d)
beam
12.
Which type of bridge is this?
a)
suspension
b)
arch
c)
truss
d)
beam
13.
What are they working on?
a)
Bridge Cable
b)
Bridge Deck
c)
Bridge Span
d)
Bridge Foundation
14.
Which Shape is incorporated in most truss bridges due to its strength?
a)
Triangle
b)
Square
c)
Parallellogram
d)
circle
15.
This is an example of
a)
Bridge Tower
b)
Bridge Abutment
c)
Bridge Cable
d)
Bridge Span
16.
What is Mr. B's favorite MLB team?
a)
Blue Jays
b)
Red Sox
c)
Yankees
d)
Dodgers