Types of bridges UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
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a rigid frame composed of short, straight pieces joined to form a series of
triangles or other stable shapes
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1 girder 2 purlin
3 truss 4 cable
, Cantilever bridge a projecting bridge supported only at one end, like
a shelf bracket or a diving board
Cable-Stayed a bridge in which the roadway deck is suspended
from cables anchored to one or more towers
Truss bridge a type of beam bridge, reinforced by a framework
of triangles. Ideal for short spans that need to carry
a bit more weight than basic beam (trains)
Arch bridge a curved structure that converts the downward
force of its own weight, and of any weight pressing
down on top of it, into an outward force along its
sides and base
and CORRECT Answers
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a rigid frame composed of short, straight pieces joined to form a series of
triangles or other stable shapes
Choose an answer
1 girder 2 purlin
3 truss 4 cable
, Cantilever bridge a projecting bridge supported only at one end, like
a shelf bracket or a diving board
Cable-Stayed a bridge in which the roadway deck is suspended
from cables anchored to one or more towers
Truss bridge a type of beam bridge, reinforced by a framework
of triangles. Ideal for short spans that need to carry
a bit more weight than basic beam (trains)
Arch bridge a curved structure that converts the downward
force of its own weight, and of any weight pressing
down on top of it, into an outward force along its
sides and base
