Bridges – Civil Engineering – 2026 – Comprehensive Study and Reference Guide
Truss bridge - correct answer ✔✔ Bridge support system using rigid pieces
Suspension bridge - correct answer ✔✔ Bridge using long cables in support
Arch bridge - correct answer ✔✔ Bridge supported in compression
Superstructure - correct answer ✔✔ Portion of the bridge above the roadbed
Substructure - correct answer ✔✔ Portion of the bridge beneath the roadbed
Kingpost - correct answer ✔✔ A single, vertical member supporting in the center
Compression - correct answer ✔✔ Type of stress where members are "squeezed" together
Steel - correct answer ✔✔ Structural material made from iron
Tension - correct answer ✔✔ Type of stress where members are being pulled apart
Civil Engineer - correct answer ✔✔ One who designs and builds bridges
Failure - correct answer ✔✔ Point at which bridge breaks
Lamination - correct answer ✔✔ Gluing wood pieces parallel to each other
Truss bridge - correct answer ✔✔ Bridge support system using rigid pieces
Suspension bridge - correct answer ✔✔ Bridge using long cables in support
Arch bridge - correct answer ✔✔ Bridge supported in compression
Superstructure - correct answer ✔✔ Portion of the bridge above the roadbed
Substructure - correct answer ✔✔ Portion of the bridge beneath the roadbed
Kingpost - correct answer ✔✔ A single, vertical member supporting in the center
Compression - correct answer ✔✔ Type of stress where members are "squeezed" together
Steel - correct answer ✔✔ Structural material made from iron
Tension - correct answer ✔✔ Type of stress where members are being pulled apart
Civil Engineer - correct answer ✔✔ One who designs and builds bridges
Failure - correct answer ✔✔ Point at which bridge breaks
Lamination - correct answer ✔✔ Gluing wood pieces parallel to each other
