The Engineering of Bridge Construction
  • 1. What is a common type of bridge design?
A) Pyramid bridge
B) Flat bridge
C) Circle bridge
D) Arch bridge
  • 2. What is a significant advantage of using concrete in bridge construction?
A) Low cost
B) High compressive strength
C) Flexibility
D) Lightweight
  • 3. The Golden Gate Bridge is an example of which type of bridge?
A) Cable-stayed bridge
B) Arch bridge
C) Suspension bridge
D) Beam bridge
  • 4. What is the purpose of expansion joints in a bridge?
A) To connect bridge sections
B) To improve aesthetics
C) To allow for thermal expansion
D) To provide stability
  • 5. What is typically the longest part of a bridge?
A) The span
B) The foundation
C) The arch
D) The deck
  • 6. Which type of bridge is characterized by triangular units?
A) Suspension bridge
B) Truss bridge
C) Beam bridge
D) Arch bridge
  • 7. What component supports the main load of a suspension bridge?
A) Cables
B) Trusses
C) Pillars
D) Beams
  • 8. What seismic consideration is crucial in bridge engineering?
A) Surface treatments
B) Flexibility and damping
C) Height adjustments
D) Color coding
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