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- 1. Multiple Choice
A Truss Bridge is made up of which type of shape?
Rectangles
Squares
Triangles
Octagans
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why do engineers make truss bridges? (Select 3 Options)
inexpensive to build
strong
provides support over a long span
stable
- 3. Multiple Choice
__________ is the bridge floor directly carrying traffic loads
superstructure
substructure
deck
abutment
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the name for the entire length of a bridge?spanpierabutmentcable - 5. Multiple Choice
What type of bridge is this?
Arch
Suspension
Beam
Truss
- 6. Multiple Choice
What type of bridge is this
Arch
Suspension
Beam
Truss
- 7. Multiple Choice
What type of bridge is this?
Arch
Suspension
Beam
Truss
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the strongest shape used in engineering?TriangleSquareCircleRectangle
- 9. Multiple Choice
What are the two ends of a bridge (the bank) that support its weight?
Hanger
abutment
cable
Deck
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the steel wires used to suspend the main supports called?spanabutmentpiercable
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of bridge is this?suspensiontrussarchbeam
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which type of bridge is this?
Beam
Arch
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of bridge is this?suspensiontrussarchbeam
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA local park is interested in building a bridge over a short ravine. They have stressed that keeping costs low is very important to them. What type of bridge would you recommend they build?SuspensionBeamCantileverTruss
- 15. Multiple ChoiceArchBeamTrussSuspension
- 16. Multiple ChoiceArchBeamTrussSuspension
- 17. Multiple ChoiceArchBeamTrussSuspension
- 18. Multiple Choice
I only have stone to use to build a bridge with. What type of bridge should I build?
Beam
Arch
Truss
Suspension
- 19. Multiple Choice
I have a fairly long distance to cross. Not super-far, but long enough. I need this bridge to support a lot of weight, like a train. I have many steel beams left over from the steal beam convention that was in town last week. What type of bridge should I build?
Beam
Arch
Truss
Suspension
- 20. Multiple Choice
I need to build a bridge over the Wakarusa River (A fairly short span). I don't want to spend much money. What bridge should I build?
Beam
Arch
Truss
Suspension
- 21. Multiple Choice
Bonus Question...What type of bridge is this?
Beam
Arch
Truss
Suspension
Cable-Stayed
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