SUSPENSION BRIDGES

Which is the prefix that means not?

• un-

• dis-

• im-

• All of the above

What is used to determine the best site for building a suspension bridge?

• • Proximity to urban areas.

• • Availability of materials.

• • Firm foundations for support.

• • Low construction cost.

What is the primary reason a suspension bridge can span wider distances than other types of bridges?

• • It has a stronger foundation.

• • It is supported by cables from above.

• • It uses more concrete in its construction.

• • It has multiple layers of reinforcement

How do computer simulations contribute to the construction of suspension bridges?

• • They create the physical parts of the bridge.

• • They help in visualizing the bridge in 3D.

• • They calculate forces and costs.

• • They provide real-time weather data.

How tall are the main supporting structures of the Humber Bridge?

• • 100 meters

• • 120 meters

• • 155 meters

• • 200 meters

The _____ Bridge, completed in 1981, has a central span of 1,410 meters.

High-performance materials such as new steels, concrete, and _____ composites promise to extend bridge spans.

The site for a suspension bridge is carefully chosen as the best crossing point where _____ foundations can be built.

he main advantage of a suspension bridge is that it can span much _____ distances than other types of bridges.

What is the primary purpose of the shape of the cables in a suspension bridge?

• • To enhance aesthetic appeal

• • To allow moving air to pass easily around the bridge

• • To reduce the overall weight of the bridge

• • To create a natural curve