WorksheetsBridge Types-2425
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What should be considered when choosing the best type of bridge?
Location and span
Aesthetics and design
Popularity and fame
Age and history
What are the supporting structures at each end of an arch bridge called?
Piers
Abutments
Towers
Columns
What is the purpose of the arches in an arch bridge?
To provide aesthetic appeal
To support the deck
To allow vessels to pass under
To reduce weight
What is a key characteristic of cable-stayed bridges compared to cantilever bridges?
Longer spans
Shorter spans
No cables
Wooden construction
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cable-stayed bridges?
High levels of fatigue
Low maintenance costs
Suitable for long distances
Resistant to vandalism
What is a potential issue with the cables of a suspension bridge?
Subsoil investigation not required
Failure of just one cable can cause the entire bridge to collapse.
Cables have to be made of steel
They are made of composites
What is a disadvantage of tied-arch bridges?
No need for abutments
Limited span size
Easy to construct
Low maintenance
What is the main purpose of the arch in a tied-arch bridge?
Aesthetic appeal
Support the load
Reduce weight
Increase height
What is a characteristic of older truss bridges designed for light traffic?
Higher weight tolerance
Lower weight tolerance
More aesthetic appeal
Less space requirement
What is a bascule bridge?
A bridge that uses counterweights to raise the deck
A bridge that slides the deck backwards
A bridge with hydraulic pillars
A bridge that rotates horizontally
What is a common feature of moveable bridges?
Allows passage of tall ships
Fixed and immovable
Primarily aesthetic
Made of wood
Which bridge type includes a deck section that remains parallel to other sections?
Vertical lift bridge
Bascule bridge
Table bridge
Tilt bridge
What is the main action of a table bridge?
Lifting using hydraulic pillars
Rotating horizontally
Sliding backwards
Using counterweights
Which bridge type is known for its ability to span long distances with fewer supporting piers?
Through Arch Bridge
Swing Bridge
Pontoon Bridge
Covered Bridge
What is a key feature of a plate girder bridge?
Uses wooden beams
Uses two i-sectioned beams
Has a spiral design
Is made entirely of concrete
