A) Towers B) Suspension Cables C) Deck Girders D) Anchorages
A) Directly support the deck B) Anchor the suspension cables C) Provide access for maintenance D) Support the suspension cables
A) Secure the ends of the suspension cables B) Carry traffic load directly C) Support the towers D) Distribute weight evenly along the deck
A) Aluminum B) Concrete C) Wood D) High-strength steel wire
A) Provide lateral stability B) Connect the deck to the main cables C) Support the towers D) Anchor the main cables
A) To prevent wind-induced oscillations B) To increase the load capacity C) To reduce the cost of construction D) To improve the bridge's aesthetics
A) Streamlined deck sections B) Adding more lanes of traffic C) Using heavier suspension cables D) Increasing tower height
A) A watertight structure used for underwater construction B) A type of suspension cable C) A type of tower support D) A type of deck girder
A) Building the deck B) Erecting the towers C) Installing the suspension cables D) Constructing the foundations and anchorages
A) Spinning individual wires across the span B) Using helicopters to position the cables C) Lifting pre-fabricated cables into place D) Building the cables in sections on the deck
A) To construct the main cables from individual wires B) To improve the cable's aesthetic appearance C) To increase the cable's flexibility D) To prevent the cables from corroding
A) To hold the suspension cables together B) To distribute loads and prevent deck deformation C) To provide a pathway for maintenance D) To improve the bridge's aesthetic appearance
A) It prevents the anchorages from moving B) It keeps the towers from collapsing C) It carries the weight of the deck and traffic D) It makes the bridge look more impressive
A) Suspension cable anchorage B) Wood pile anchorage C) Steel cable anchorage D) Concrete block anchorage
A) To increase the bridge's load capacity B) To reduce vibrations and oscillations C) To make the bridge more aesthetically pleasing D) To protect the bridge from corrosion
A) Torsion B) Compression C) Shear D) Tension
A) Width of the waterway B) Geological conditions C) Proximity to tourist attractions D) Soil stability
A) Higher load capacity B) Faster construction time C) Lower construction cost D) Ability to span long distances
A) To make the bridge more visible B) To improve the bridge's aesthetics C) To protect the steel from corrosion D) To reduce wind resistance
A) The deck sections are lifted into place B) The anchorages are tested C) The towers are reinforced D) The cables are painted
A) Using the latest technology B) Comprehensive risk assessment C) Minimizing environmental impact (alone) D) Mimicking other existing bridges
A) Applying heat B) Submerging them in water C) Wrapping them in a protective coating D) Exposing them to sunlight
A) Operate heavy machinery during construction B) Design, analyze, and oversee the construction of the bridge C) Paint and maintain the bridge D) Manage the bridge's finances
A) Span length B) Tower Height C) Sag Ratio D) Number of traffic lanes
A) The ratio of the tower height to cable thickness B) The ratio of the cable's sag to the main span's length C) The ratio of main span length to tower height D) The ratio of cable length to deck length
A) Reduced tension in the main cable B) Lower overall cost C) Increased wind stability D) Reduced tower height
A) The weight of the bridge itself B) The weight of wind and snow C) The weight of construction equipment D) The weight of the traffic using the bridge
A) The weight of traffic and other variable loads B) The weight of the suspension cables C) The combined weight of the bridge and traffic D) The weight of the bridge structure
A) Visual inspections and non-destructive testing B) Ignoring maintenance and hoping for the best C) Relying solely on automated sensors D) Demolishing and rebuilding sections regularly
A) Regular inspection and repair of cables and anchorages B) Increasing the toll fees C) Repainting the bridge every year D) Adding more lanes to increase capacity |