WorksheetsStructural ENG & Bridges (PBa)
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is an aqueduct?
A bridge that carries water from one place to another.
A force that squashes things together.
A force that occurs when something is being pulled.
A bridge that carries cars only.
What is compression?
A force that squashes or squeezes things together.
A force that occurs when something is being pulled or stretched.
A bridge that carries water.
A type of bridge.
What is tension?
A force that squashes things together.
A force that occurs when something is being pulled or stretched.
A bridge that carries water.
A type of bridge.
Structural engineers apply their knowledge and skills to create functioning structures such as ______ and buildings.
bridges
cars
computers
books
Who were among the most accomplished bridge builders in history?
The Romans
The Mayans
The Mongols
The Vikings
When designing bridges, structural engineers have to understand the forces of ______ and ______.
compression, tension
friction, gravity
shear, torque
bending, twisting
The main function of a bridge as described in the passage is:
to connect two places separated by an obstacle
to provide shelter from rain
to generate electricity
to serve as a place for markets
The Pont du Gard, in southern France, is an example of a well-built Roman ______ that still survives today.
aqueduct
temple
amphitheater
road
Here is a house with a cutaway of the roof. Notice how the roof has three wooden joists in a triangular shape. What is the purpose of arranging the joists in a triangular shape?
To make the roof look attractive
To support the weight of heavy roof tiles
To allow more sunlight
To provide extra space in the attic
The weight of the tiles puts the roof under ________ and tries to force apart the joists making the roof collapse. (Fill in the blank)
compression
tension
expansion
rotation
The third joist stops the two joists that are under compression from being forced apart. The third one is now being pulled apart and is under ________.
tension
compression
shear
torsion
Which force is experienced by the two sloping joists in the roof structure?
Tension
Compression
Shear
Torsion
What is the main engineering principle used in this roof design?
Using circular shapes
Using triangular shapes to balance compression and tension
Using only one joist
Making the roof flat
According to the passage, what is the Millau Viaduct?
A dam in southern France
A cable-stayed bridge spanning the valley of the River Tarn near Millau in southern France
A tunnel under the English Channel
A skyscraper in Paris
Fill in the blank: The Millau Viaduct is a ______-m tall cable-stayed bridge.
343
250
420
198
Who headed the team of structural engineers that designed the Millau Viaduct?
Lord Norman Foster
Gustave Eiffel
Santiago Calatrava
Zaha Hadid
In a cable-stayed bridge, the central pylon is generally made from which material?
Wood
Steel
Reinforced concrete
Aluminum
Fill in the blank: The cables in a cable-stayed bridge are made from ______ because it can withstand tension forces.
steel
wood
plastic
concrete
Cable-stayed bridges often have more than one pylon to support longer spans.
True
False
What are skyscrapers? Skyscrapers are very tall buildings with many _______.
floors
windows
doors
roofs
Why are skyscrapers called 'skyscrapers'? Fill in the blank: They are called 'skyscrapers' as they are so tall they seem to _______ the sky.
scrape
touch
paint
block
What material is generally used to build the frame of a skyscraper?
Wood
Steel
Concrete
Glass
Skyscrapers are designed and built to withstand extremely high winds, lightning, and even earthquakes.
True
False
At the time of writing, which skyscraper is the world's tallest building? The _______ skyscraper in Dubai is the world's tallest building.
Burj Khalifa
Shanghai Tower
Abraj Al Bait
One World Trade Center
How many floors does the Burj Khalifa have?
163
120
200
150
What is the expected height of the Jeddah Tower when completed?
500 meters
828 meters
1 km
2 km
According to the passage and diagram, what material is excellent under tension and supports the weight of all the floors, windows, people, and equipment in a skyscraper?
Concrete
Steel
Wood
Glass
According to the passage and diagram, what material is excellent under compression and supports the weight of the whole building in a skyscraper?
Steel
Wood
Reinforced concrete
Glass
Fill in the blank: Floors and exterior windows are added to the ______ framework to finish the building.
steel
wooden
plastic
glass
What is 'Top-down construction' as defined in the passage?
When constructing a building with basement floors you can complete the structure of the higher floors before excavating and constructing the lower floors.
A method where the foundation is built before any above-ground structure is started.
A process where construction starts from the lowest floor and moves upwards sequentially.
A technique where only the exterior of the building is completed before any interior work begins.
Explain why engineers use both steel and reinforced concrete in the construction of skyscrapers, based on the passage and diagram.
Engineers use both steel and reinforced concrete in skyscrapers because steel provides strength and flexibility, while reinforced concrete offers durability and fire resistance.
Engineers use both materials because steel is cheaper than concrete and easier to transport.
Engineers use both materials because reinforced concrete is lighter than steel and reduces the building's weight.
Engineers use both materials because steel is used only for decoration and reinforced concrete for structure.
Modern materials that could be used for bridge building include:
Steel
Wood
Plastic
Brick
Select the properties that are important for a material used in building a bridge and explain why these properties are needed.
Strength, durability, and resistance to weathering are needed to ensure the bridge is safe and long-lasting.
Flexibility, low density, and transparency are needed to make the bridge lightweight and see-through.
Magnetism, electrical conductivity, and softness are needed to allow the bridge to attract metals and conduct electricity.
High thermal conductivity, brittleness, and absorbency are needed to help the bridge transfer heat and absorb water.
Identify a famous modern bridge from the following options.
Golden Gate Bridge
Tower of Pisa
Eiffel Tower
Great Wall of China
The bridge you named was designed by:
John Roebling
Frank Lloyd Wright
Gustave Eiffel
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
The tallest skyscraper in the UK is:
The Shard
One Canada Square
22 Bishopsgate
Heron Tower
The structural engineers that built it were:
John Smith and Associates
Foster + Partners
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Arup
Materials that could be used to build a skyscraper include:
Steel and reinforced concrete
Wood and straw
Plastic and rubber
Glass and paper
