BRIDGE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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BRIDGE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Bridge

Ans: Horizontal structure built over depression


Bridge Length

Ans: Measured from back of backwall to back of backwall


Span Length

Ans: Distance between two intermediate supports for a
structure


Substructure

Ans: Foundations, Abutments, Footing, Stem, Wing, Walls and
Bridge Bearings


Superstructures

Ans: Girder, Deck, Slab, Diaphragms and Sidewalk



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Free Board

Ans: Clearance Between DFL and MEFL


Abutments

Ans: Used at the end of a bridge to retain the embankment and
carry vertical and horizontal load


Wing Walls

Ans: Shall be arranged to support the road approach
embankment above the underside of the superstructure set


1.50 m

Ans: Maximum Height of Abutment


900mm

Ans: Depth of the Footing must satisfy the following
conditions : Bottom of Footing is _____________________


600mm



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