BRIDGES (FOUNDATIONS OF
ENGINEERING) EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Static Load - ....ANSWER ...-are those associated with a load at rest
Dynamic Load - ....ANSWER ...-are characterized by forces in motion
Internal Forces - ....ANSWER ...-are generated by the molecular structure of the
material in question to counter external forces
External Forces - ....ANSWER ...-are the loads that are applied to the object in
question
Example of External Forces - ....ANSWER ...-Wind, Rain, Cars
Equilibrium - ....ANSWER ...-is when forces are equal
5 ways forces can be exerted on a bridge - ....ANSWER ...-Compression, Tension,
Bending, Shear, Torsion
Compression - ....ANSWER ...-when the load is applied to the top of a structure,
pressing down
Tension - ....ANSWER ...-A load is applied along the element in a pulling action,
pulling apart
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ENGINEERING) EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Static Load - ....ANSWER ...-are those associated with a load at rest
Dynamic Load - ....ANSWER ...-are characterized by forces in motion
Internal Forces - ....ANSWER ...-are generated by the molecular structure of the
material in question to counter external forces
External Forces - ....ANSWER ...-are the loads that are applied to the object in
question
Example of External Forces - ....ANSWER ...-Wind, Rain, Cars
Equilibrium - ....ANSWER ...-is when forces are equal
5 ways forces can be exerted on a bridge - ....ANSWER ...-Compression, Tension,
Bending, Shear, Torsion
Compression - ....ANSWER ...-when the load is applied to the top of a structure,
pressing down
Tension - ....ANSWER ...-A load is applied along the element in a pulling action,
pulling apart
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1