Types of Bridges

Front

The simplest bridge to build is a

Back

Beam

Front

This bridge uses compression to support the load

Back

Arch

Front

This bridge shares the load by using triangle shapes.

Back

Truss

Front

Strong anchorages are needed in this type of bridge

Back

Suspension

Front

What is the name for the entire length of a bridge?

Back

span

Front

Which of the following choices can have a longer span? Arch, Beam, Both can have the same span.

Back

Arch

Front

What are the steel wires used to suspend the main supports called?

Back

cable

Front

What are the two ends of a bridge that support its weight? (Options: span, abutment, cable, pier)

Back

abutment

Front

What are the names for the middle supports that are normally attached to the bridge between abutments to support more weight? Options: span, abutment, pier, cable

Back

pier

Front

Which type of bridge is this? Options: suspension, truss, arch, beam

Back

truss