Bridges Quiz

What is the term for a mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge?

• abutment

• arch bridge

• beam

• pier

Which type of bridge forms the shape of an arch?

• arch bridge

• beam bridge

• suspension bridge

• deck bridge

What is a long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure called?

• beam

• column

• deck

• span

A bridge that consists of beams supported by columns (piers, towers) is known as a:

• beam bridge

• arch bridge

• suspension bridge

• compression bridge

What is a long, rigid, vertical (upright) support member of a structure called?

• column

• beam

• deck

• span

What term describes a pushing force that tends to shorten objects?

• compression

• tension

• span

• abutment

What is the "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk called?

• deck

• beam

• pier

• span

Who is a person that applies their understanding of science and mathematics to create things for the benefit of humanity and our world?

• engineer

• architect

• scientist

• builder

What is the "column" of a bridge called?

• pier

• beam

• deck

• span

What is the length of a bridge between two piers called?

• span

• deck

• beam

• abutment