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WorksheetsCivil Engineering Bridge Construction Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the difference between a force and a load?
A force is the weight of the bridge itself, while a load is the weight of the asphalt or concrete road surface
A force is applied to a structure, while a load is the weight of the vehicles and pedestrians crossing the bridge
A force always has magnitude and direction, while a load is the weight of the vehicles and pedestrians crossing the bridge
A force is caused by earthquakes, while a load is the weight of snow, ice, or rainwater
What do tensile forces tend to do to a member?
Compress it
Tear it
Shorten it
Lengthen it
What do compressive forces tend to do to a member?
Shorten it
Tear it
Lengthen it
Compress it
What is the magnitude of the force when a truck crosses a bridge?
Depends on the material of the bridge
Unknown
Depends on the weight of the truck
Depends on the length of the bridge
Which material has the greatest compressive strength but little tensile strength?
Stone
Wood
Concrete
Iron
What is the purpose of pre-stressed concrete in bridge construction?
To improve the aesthetics of the bridge
To decrease the weight of the bridge
To increase the tensile strength
To increase the compressive strength
Which material was a favorite for railroad bridges in the 19th century?
Concrete
Steel
Stone
Wood
What are the five main types of bridges?
Beam, Arch, Suspension, Cantilever, Cable-Stayed
Stone, Wood, Concrete, Iron, Steel
Girder, Truss, Rigid Frame, Arch, Cable
Statics, Dynamics, Tensile, Compressive, Forces
Which type of bridge may be as simple as a fallen tree across a creek?
Beam Bridge
Suspension Bridge
Cantilever Bridge
Arch Bridge
What are the components of a beam bridge?
Deck, Pier, Span, Abutment
Girder, Truss, Rigid Frame, Arch
Hangers, Cables, Towers, Roadway
Struts, Lateral Bracing, Floor Beams
Which type of bridge is composed of members connected together to form a rigid framework?
Arch Bridge
Suspension Bridge
Beam Bridge
Truss Bridge
What is the point where an arch bridge reaches the ground called?
Deck
Span
Pier
Abutment
Which type of bridge is constructed to support a load at one end and anchored at the other?
Cantilever Bridge
Truss Bridge
Girder Bridge
Rigid Frame Bridge
What supports the deck of a suspension bridge?
Cables
Hangers
Trusses
Girders
Which type of bridge is becoming a more efficient choice for long spans?
Cable-Stayed Bridge
Arch Bridge
Cantilever Bridge
Suspension Bridge
