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Exploring Types of Bridges

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which type of bridge is characterized by its curved structure that transfers the weight of the bridge and its loads to the supports at either end?

a)

Beam Bridge

b)

Suspension Bridge

c)

Arch Bridge

d)

Truss Bridge

2.

What is the primary structural element of a beam bridge?

a)

Cables

b)

Trusses

c)

Beams

d)

Arches

3.

Which type of bridge uses cables suspended between towers to support the bridge deck?

a)

Beam Bridge

b)

Suspension Bridge

c)

Arch Bridge

d)

Truss Bridge

4.

In a cable-stayed bridge, what is the role of the cables?

a)

They support the bridge deck directly from the towers.

b)

They form the main structure of the bridge.

c)

They are used to anchor the bridge to the ground.

d)

They are used to decorate the bridge.

5.

Which type of bridge is known for its triangular units that distribute loads?

a)

Beam Bridge

b)

Suspension Bridge

c)

Arch Bridge

d)

Truss Bridge

6.

Identify the type of bridge that typically has a horizontal beam supported at each end by piers.

a)

Beam Bridge

b)

Suspension Bridge

c)

Arch Bridge

d)

Cable-Stayed Bridge

7.

Which type of bridge is often used for long spans and has a deck supported by vertical cables connected to main cables?

a)

Beam Bridge

b)

Suspension Bridge

c)

Arch Bridge

d)

Truss Bridge

8.

Which type of bridge is most likely to be used for short spans and is the simplest form of bridge?

a)

Beam Bridge

b)

Suspension Bridge

c)

Arch Bridge

d)

Cable-Stayed Bridge

9.

What is the main advantage of using a truss bridge?

a)

It can span very long distances without intermediate supports.

b)

It is aesthetically pleasing.

c)

It distributes loads efficiently through its triangular units.

d)

It is easy to construct.

10.

What does tension mean in engineering?

4 lines
11.

What does compression mean in engineering?

4 lines
12.

Choose the suspension bridge.

a)

b)

c)

d)

13.

Choose the arch bridge.

a)

b)

c)

d)

14.

Choose the truss bridge.

a)

b)

c)

d)

15.

Choose the beam bridge.

a)

b)

c)

d)

16.

Choose the cable-stayed bridge.

a)

b)

c)

d)

17.
The simplest bridge to build is a
a)
Beam
b)
Arch
c)
Truss
d)
Suspension
18.
What is the name for the entire length of a bridge?
a)
span
b)
pier
c)
abutment
d)
cable
19.
What are the steel wires used to suspend the main supports called?
a)
span
b)
abutment
c)
pier
d)
cable
20.
What are the two ends of a bridge that support its weight?
a)
span
b)
abutment
c)
cable
d)
pier
21.
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
22.
This is an example of
a)
Bridge Tower
b)
Bridge Abutment
c)
Bridge Cable
d)
Bridge Span
23.
Which Shape is incorporated in most truss bridges due to its strength?
a)
Triangle
b)
Square
c)
Parallellogram
d)
circle