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