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WorksheetsEngineering of Bridges Quiz- DC POTech (Based on Spark Doc.)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
T or F- We tend to take bridge engineering for granted as a society?
True
False
What year did the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse in Washington State?
1900
1850
2000
1940
Which of the following was a pretty recent bridge failure that happened in 2007?
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Red River Bridge
Minneapolis I-35 Mississippi River Bridge Collapse
Brooklyn Bridge
What is the name of the Super Bridge that has recently been built in Hong Kong?
Bridge Builders
Sydney Harbor
Golden Gate Bridge
Stonecutters Bridge
T or F- Everyone expects bridges to fail.
True
False
How many people died in the Minneapolis I-35 Bridge collapse in 2007?
100
50
Between 100 and 200
Between 10 and 20
Did anyone survive the Minneapolis I-35 Bridge collapse?
Yes
No
After watching the documentary, what was determined to be the cause of the Minneapolis I-35 Bridge collapse?
Bad Suspension Cables
Corroded Deck Plates
Steel gussets at pillars were 1/2 inch too thin.
Earthquake
Was the bridge in Minneapolis under construction repairs when it failed?
Yes
No
T or F- Salt cannot be very corrosive to bridges.
True
False
The Minneapolis I-35 MS River Bridge is a very____________________ bridge and was quickly ___________________.
high, destroyed
low, built
important, rebuilt
small, demolished
What is a Smart Bridge, according to the Spark documentary?
A bridge that can solve math problems.
A bridge build by Microsoft.
A bridge that contains sensor systems to monitor bridge conditions.
The Brooklyn Bridge
Currently, which bridge is the tallest bridge in the world?
Millau Viaduct Bridge, France
Stonecutters Bridge, Hong Kong
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
Sydney Harbor Bridege, Sydney, Australia
How long is the Millau Viaduct Bridge?
1 KM
10 KM
3 KM
100 KM
T or F-- The Millau Viaduct Bridge in France is actually in many ways not only a structure, but also it is a machine because of all the monitors and mechanics built into the bridge.
True
False
T or F-- To build the Millau Viaduct Bridge in France the deck plates were lifted from the valley floor.
True
False
Why did the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?
The bridge cables were not strong enough.
The bridge was constructed without enough attention to aerodynamics, and wind oscillations broke it.
The bridge deck plate was too thin.
Too much weight crossed onto the bridge at the same time.
T or F-- Suspension bridges are NOT prone to the effects of wind and start oscillation movements.
True
False
T or F-- Watercraft impact is not normally a danger for causing possible bridge collapse.
True
False
In 1982, The Tampa Bay Florida Skyway Bridge was struck by a ship and failed. How many people were killed in the accident?
Around 35
1000
500
Around 3200
According to the documentary, when is the most hazardous time for a bridge?
Never
Always
being inspected
under construction
T or F--- During construction of the Hong Kong Stonecutters Bridge, sections were lifted from barges on the water.
True
False
Is the Stoncutters Bridge in Hong Kong considered to be a "state of the art" bridge?
Yes
No
T or F-- One of the longest bridges in the world, over 40 KM, is being planned to connect Hong Kong to the Island of Macau in China.
True
False
T or F-- Bridge engineering is no longer evolving.
True
False
