Understanding Bridge Infrastructure Terms

Front

What does it mean if a material is described as durable?

Back

It lasts a long time without breaking.

Front

What term describes a bridge that needs repairs because it is not adequate?

Back

Deficient

Front

What is the correct spelling of the term for a structure that supports a bridge deck?

Back

Beam

Front

What is a material that is hard but can easily break or shatter if too much force is applied?

Back

Brittle

Front

What does it mean to counteract something?

Back

To do something that works against or reduces the effect of something else.

Front

What is a bridge deck?

Back

The surface of the bridge where vehicles and pedestrians travel.

Front

What is the purpose of a bridge's support structure?

Back

To hold up the bridge and distribute weight.

Front

What does it mean for a bridge to be impenetrable?

Back

It cannot be passed through.

Front

What is the role of a bridge engineer?

Back

To design and oversee the construction of bridges.

Front

What is a load in the context of bridge engineering?

Back

The weight that a bridge must support.