Bridge Design

Structural components that resist tension are called __________.

• struts
• columns
• piers
• ties

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A __________ is characterized by forces in motion. 

• common load
• dynamic load
• static load
• dead load

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

____________ determines how much a product, or an element within a product is overbuilt.

• tolerance
• dynamic
• equilibrium
• safety factor

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

• Truss
• Suspension
• Cable Stay
• Beam

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Strong anchorages are needed in this type of bridge

• Cable Stay
• Suspension
• Truss
• Arch

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

This bridge shares the load by using triangle shapes

• Suspension
• Arch
• Truss
• Beam

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

 The simplest type of Truss is the ________.

• mutilking post truss

• queen post truss

• Pratt Truss

• king post truss

Covered bridges are typically _______ truss structures.

• metal

• wooden

• Pratt

• simple

Bridge parts below deck are ______.

• girders

• substructure

• superstructure

• portals

The three common travel surface configurations are ___, ___, & ___.

• deck, pony, & through

• pony, cantilever, & truss

• through, pony, & span

• Howe, Pratt, & Warren