Civil Engineering Bridge Construction Quiz

Civil Engineering Bridge Construction Quiz

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Civil Engineering Bridge Construction Quiz

Civil Engineering Bridge Construction Quiz

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Quiz

Architecture

12th Grade

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Andrew Shohen

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the difference between a force and a load?

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

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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

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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

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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

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Which material has the greatest compressive strength but little tensile strength?

Stone

Wood

Concrete

Iron

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

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Which material was a favorite for railroad bridges in the 19th century?

Concrete

Steel

Stone

Wood

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