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- 1. Multiple Choice
Beam Bridge
A bridge whose load-bearing superstructure is composed of a truss
A bridge consisting of beams supported by columns (piers, towers).
A bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch.
A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure
- 2. Multiple Choice
Engineer
A person who studies human history
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
An expert in or student of geology.
A person who applies her/his understanding of science and mathematics to creating things for the benefit of humanity and our world.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Truss
A structural frame based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members.
A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.
The length of a bridge between two piers.
A long, rigid, vertical (upright) support member of a structure.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Abutment
The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.
A mass, as of masonry, receiving the arch, beam, truss, etc., at each end of a bridge.
The length of a bridge between two piers.
A structural frame based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Design
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned and designed to achieve a particular aim.
Bring (something) into existence.
To make drawings, sketches or plans for work.
An intention or decision about what one is going to do.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Span
The length of a bridge between two piers.
A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.
A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.
Sometimes on a smaller scale.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Column
A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.
A structural frame based on the geometric rigidity of the triangle and composed of straight members.
A long, rigid, vertical (upright) support member of a structure.
The length of a bridge between two piers.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Deck
The "top" of the bridge on which we drive or walk.
Knock (someone) to the ground with a punch.
A structure of planks or plates, approximately horizontal, extending across a ship or boat
A long, rigid, vertical (upright) support member of a structure.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Tension
A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.
Mental or emotional strain.
A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.
The length of a bridge between two piers.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Beam
A thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.
A continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land.
A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.
A long, rigid, horizontal support member of a structure.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Model
A first, typical or preliminary model of something,
A representation of something, sometimes on a smaller scale.
A new method, idea, product, etc.
Creative ability.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Compression
A pushing force that tends to shorten objects.
A pulling or stretching force that tends to lengthen objects.
A twisting force that tends to cause rotation.
Slowing or stopping something, typically by applying pressure
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