Types of Bridges

When you build your own bridge out of popsicle sticks, which type of bridge do you plan on trying to make?

• beam

• arch

• truss

• cable-stayed

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What is the weakest type of bridge?

• beam

• arch

• truss

• cable-stayed

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What kind of bridge is this?

• a truss bridge

• a suspension bridge

• a beam bridge

• an arch bridge

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The Millau Viaduct is what kind of bridge?

• a truss bridge

• a cool bridge

• a cable-styed bridge

• a suspension bridge

The Pont du Gard is what type of bridge?

• a cantilever bridge

• a cable-stayed bridge

• a movable bridge

• an arch bridge

What type of bridge is this?

• an arch bridge

• a cantilever bridge

• a beam bridge

• an arch bridge

What type of bridge do the military use for easy deployment?

• a cantilever bridge

• an arch bridge

• a truss bridge

• a cable-stayed bridge

How many types of bridges are there?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 10

Which type of bridge is known for its ability to span long distances with a minimal number of supports?

• Beam

• Arch

• Suspension

• Truss

What is the primary force that a beam bridge must withstand?

• Tension

• Compression

• Shear

• Torsion