Bridge Terms Quiz Retake

10 Questions | By Cashlori | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 185

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1.

This refers to the weight of the bridge. It has to hold itself up before it can hold anything else.
- A.
  
  Dead Load
- B.
  
  Live load
- C.
  
  Truss
- D.
  
  Compression
2.

These are formed by members and form triangles. They give the bridge strength.
- A.
  
  Joints
- B.
  
  Statics
- C.
  
  Pier
- D.
  
  Truss
3.

This refers to all of the forces that act on the bridge that are not a part of the actual bridge. Examples would be snow, cars, and wind.
- A.
  
  Compression
- B.
  
  Tension
- C.
  
  Live load
- D.
  
  Statics
4.

A structure at each end of the bridge that connects it to the land.
- A.
  
  Span
- B.
  
  Abutment
- C.
  
  Deck
- D.
  
  Pier
5.

This refers to the length of the bridge from one end to the other. It is a measurement. It is not an actual thing.
- A.
  
  Deck
- B.
  
  Pier
- C.
  
  Span
- D.
  
  Abutment
6.

The spot where members are connected.
- A.
  
  Joint
- B.
  
  Abutment
- C.
  
  Truss
- D.
  
  Pier
7.

Structures that run vertically to the ground and hold up the bridge. All bridges do not have these.
- A.
  
  Span
- B.
  
  Abutment
- C.
  
  Pier
- D.
  
  Members
8.

The part of the bridge that is used for transportation.
- A.
  
  Span
- B.
  
  Deck
- C.
  
  Truss
- D.
  
  Abutment
9.

This is caused by forces pushing on the ends of members in a truss.
- A.
  
  Tension
- B.
  
  Statics
- C.
  
  Compression
- D.
  
  Loads
10.

This is a type of physics that studies the structure of trusses.
- A.
  
  Statics
- B.
  
  Tension
- C.
  
  Compression
- D.
  
  Triangle Sum Theorem