A) To provide pedestrian access across an obstacle B) To carry vehicular traffic C) To provide a decorative landscape feature D) To support railway lines
A) Cost of materials B) Construction speed C) Aesthetic appeal D) Site conditions and load requirements
A) Floating foundations B) Shallow foundations C) Pile foundations D) Deep foundations
A) Uranium B) Kryptonite C) Anti-matter D) Timber
A) Seismic loads from earthquakes (always) B) Dead load of the structure C) Live load of pedestrians D) Wind loads
A) To provide safety and support for pedestrians B) To improve the bridge's aesthetics only C) To act as structural support D) To increase wind resistance
A) A slight upward curve built into the bridge B) The process of welding steel C) The angle of the handrails D) A type of wood preservative
A) Radios and microphones B) Binoculars and telescopes C) Hard hats and safety harnesses D) GPS and maps
A) To irrigate nearby vegetation B) To cool the bridge structure C) To prevent water accumulation and damage D) To provide drinking water for pedestrians
A) Sewing B) Welding C) Taping D) Gluing
A) Decks B) Abutments C) Spans D) Piers
A) To count the number of pedestrians using the bridge B) To identify potential structural problems C) To admire the bridge's design D) To clean the bridge
A) Faster construction time B) Greater design limitations C) Increased on-site labor costs D) Reduced quality control
A) Dense gravel B) Highly expansive clay C) Compacted sand D) Bedrock
A) The width of the bridge deck B) The height of the bridge C) The material used for the bridge D) The distance between two supports
A) Ignoring minor cracks B) Using untreated wood C) Proper wood preservation D) Frequent painting with oil-based paints
A) To check the bridge's levelness (always level) B) To verify the bridge's structural capacity C) To determine the bridge's age D) To measure the bridge's color
A) Erosion and sedimentation B) Creating new bird habitats C) Reducing air pollution D) Increasing fish populations
A) A bridge made of only one material B) A bridge that collapses easily C) A bridge with no supports D) A bridge supported by projecting beams
A) Narrow walkways B) Ramps or gradual slopes C) Uneven surfaces D) Steep stairs
A) To provide stability and resist shear forces B) To conduct electricity C) To improve the bridge's appearance only D) To increase the bridge's weight
A) Piers are made of wood, abutments are made of steel B) There is no difference C) Piers are end supports, abutments are intermediate supports D) Piers are intermediate supports, abutments are end supports
A) Exposing the steel to the elements B) Applying protective coatings C) Burying the steel underground D) Ignoring the possibility of corrosion
A) The cost of the bridge B) The width of the bridge deck C) The length of the bridge span D) The vertical distance between the deck and the high-water level
A) Maximum weight capacity B) Using lightweight materials only C) Aerodynamic stability D) Bright colors to attract attention
A) Settlement B) Uplift C) Deformation D) Erosion
A) Untreated wood from old-growth forests B) Concrete made with excessive cement C) Recycled plastic lumber D) Steel produced using outdated methods
A) Fashion survey B) Topographic survey C) Culinary survey D) Marketing survey
A) The process of painting the bridge B) The act of cleaning the bridge C) The process of welding steel D) Erosion of soil around bridge supports
A) Design, analysis, and oversight of construction B) Only operating construction equipment C) Primarily providing aesthetic advice D) Only managing the budget |