Bridges

A rigid frame composed of short, straight segments to form triangles or another stable shape is called a:

• pier

• beam

• truss

• anchor

A projecting structure supported only at one end, like a shelf bracket or a diving board is known as this type of bridge.

• cantilever

• suspension

• abutment

• beam

What are the two ends of a bridge that support its weight?

• cables

• span

• beams

• abutments

This is the simplest bridge to build.

• beam

• arch

• truss

• suspension

The Golden Gate Bridge is identified as which type of bridge?

• truss

• cable-stayed

• suspension

• arch

This force acts to shorten the object it is acting upon.

• gravity

• tension

• motion

• compression

The distance between 2 bridge supports, whether they are columns, towers or the wall of a canyon is called the:

• span

• force

• anchorage

• load

In this bridge, the cables run directly from the roadway up to a tower, forming a unique "A" shape.

• truss

• cable-stayed

• suspension

• arch

The force that acts to expand or lengthen the object it is acting upon is called:

• gravity

• compression

• abutments

• tension

Which best describes a challenge that a structural engineer might tackle?

• developing a more efficient wind turbine

• designing a new biodegradable plastic

• planning a way to connect 2 cities separated by a body of water

• create a program to protect companies against cyber attacks