What is the difference between a force and a load?
Civil Engineering Bridge Construction Quiz

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Andrew Shohen
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A force is the weight of the bridge itself, while a load is the weight of the asphalt or concrete road surface
A force is applied to a structure, while a load is the weight of the vehicles and pedestrians crossing the bridge
A force always has magnitude and direction, while a load is the weight of the vehicles and pedestrians crossing the bridge
A force is caused by earthquakes, while a load is the weight of snow, ice, or rainwater
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do tensile forces tend to do to a member?
Compress it
Tear it
Shorten it
Lengthen it
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do compressive forces tend to do to a member?
Shorten it
Tear it
Lengthen it
Compress it
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the magnitude of the force when a truck crosses a bridge?
Depends on the material of the bridge
Unknown
Depends on the weight of the truck
Depends on the length of the bridge
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which material has the greatest compressive strength but little tensile strength?
Stone
Wood
Concrete
Iron
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of pre-stressed concrete in bridge construction?
To improve the aesthetics of the bridge
To decrease the weight of the bridge
To increase the tensile strength
To increase the compressive strength
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which material was a favorite for railroad bridges in the 19th century?
Concrete
Steel
Stone
Wood
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