Building Bridges Worksheet
Name: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________ Period: ______
Use the Building Big: Bridge Basics section to complete questions 1 and 2.
1. Before engineers can determine the size, shape, and overall look of a bridge, what are two things
they must first consider?
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B. ________________________________________________________________________
2. Name the four classes of bridges and sketch a visual of what each looks like. Use the lines under
each photo, explain the bridge’s construction.
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2. _______________________________
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3. Use the Wonders of the World Databank to view magnificent bridges from all over the world.
Choose three and respond to the questions below for each bridge.
Bridge 1: ______________________________ Location: __________________________________
Bridge Type: ___________________________ Materials Used: ____________________________
Purpose: ________________________ Cost: _________________ Span: ____________________
Engineer(s): _____________________________________________________________________
Difficulties Faced in Construction: ____________________________________________________
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Why is this bridge considered a Wonder of the World? ___________________________________
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Bridge 2: ______________________________ Location: __________________________________
Bridge Type: ___________________________ Materials Used: ____________________________
Purpose: ________________________ Cost: _________________ Span: ____________________
Engineer(s): _____________________________________________________________________
Difficulties Faced in Construction: ____________________________________________________
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Why is this bridge considered a Wonder of the World? ___________________________________
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Bridge 3: ______________________________ Location: __________________________________
Bridge Type: ___________________________ Materials Used: ____________________________
Purpose: ________________________ Cost: _________________ Span: ____________________
Engineer(s): _____________________________________________________________________
Difficulties Faced in Construction: ____________________________________________________
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Why is this bridge considered a Wonder of the World? ___________________________________
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4. Use the Who Builds Big? section to read about many engineers who quite literally, dream and
build big! Choose one person who interests you the most and respond to the following questions:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Type of Engineer: ______________________________________________________________
What does this type of engineer do? ________________________________________________
Past or Current Projects: _________________________________________________________
Describe the typical day: _________________________________________________________
List three interesting facts you learned while reading about this person:
A. _______________________________________________________________________
B. _______________________________________________________________________
C. _______________________________________________________________________
Does this type of engineering interest you personally? Why or why not?
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5. Complete the Bridge Challenge. Follow the onscreen instructions to guide you through the
challenge. Record the correct results for each location.
Location 1:
Type of Bridge: __________________________________ Materials: _________________________
Location 2:
Type of Bridge: _______________________________ Flooding Solution: _____________________
Location 3:
Type of Bridge: _______________________________ Wind Solution: ________________________
Location 4:
Type of Bridge: _______________________________ New Material: ________________________
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