Getting to Know...Bridges!!
Name:
Directions:
Read the information on provided in the links to help you draw the 4
main types of bridges. Draw each bridge in the space provided on the
sheet Morgan gave you. Then answer some questions about each
bridge
Arch Bridge
1. Create a simple diagram of an arch bridge. Paste your diagram in the table below.
2. What are the advantages of an arch bridge?
3. What are the disadvantages of an arch bridge?
Beam Bridge
1. Create a simple diagram of a beam bridge. Paste your diagram in the table below.
2. What are the advantages of a beam bridge?
3. What are the disadvantages of a beam bridge?
4. What is a truss and how does it make a beam bridge stronger?
Suspension Bridge
1. Create a simple diagram of a suspension bridge. Paste your diagram in the table below.
2. What are the advantages of a suspension bridge?
3. What are the disadvantages of a suspension bridge?
Cable-Stayed Bridge
1. Create a simple diagram of a cable-stayed bridge. Paste your diagram in the table
below.
2. What are the advantages of a cable-stayed bridge?
3. What are the disadvantages of a cable-stayed bridge?
**Extension Questions**
1. What is the best bridge design for use across a long distance?
Why?
2. What is the best bridge design for heavy loads? Why?
3. In your opinion, what is the best bridge design? Why?