Name ______________
1. Name the type of bridge shown in each photograph.
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2. The beam bridge consists of a horizontal beam supported by vertical
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3. The truss bridge consists of a series of __________________ made
from a series of straight ___________________ bars.
4. What type of bridge is shown in the picture below and who is given credit
for its design?
5. What type of bridge is shown in the picture below and what is the
advantage of this type of bridge design?
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The Bridge Challenge
Bridges need to be built at each of the four locations shown in the diagram.
Your job is to investigate the type of bridge that is appropriate for each
location and make recommendations.
Location 1: Multi-lane bridge for commuters and tourists
Location 2: Footbridge across a stream
Location 3: Highway bridge across a busy shipping port
Location 4: Railroad bridge in a national park
Location 1 What type of bridge should you build? Circle one.
Beam
Suspension
Arch
Drawbridge
Since the mayor thinks that this type of bridge is too ugly but is the right
choice, a suggestion that it be made more out of concrete than steel.
Another possible choice that is acceptable to the people is the
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Location 2 What type of bridge would you recommend? Circle one.
Beam
Suspension
Arch
Drawbridge
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Why is this type of bridge the best choice for the location?
Since this location is prone to flash floods, the bridge should be modified.
What modifications would you make? Draw a diagram to show your changes.
Location 3 What type of bridge is suitable for this location? Circle one.
Beam
Suspension
Arch
Drawbridge
Since this location is subject to high winds, how would you make sure that it
was not damaged by wind loads? Draw a diagram of your strengthening
modification.
What famous bridge disaster led to this solution? ___________________
Location 4 What type of bridge is suitable for this location? Circle one.
Beam
Suspension
Arch
Drawbridge
What type of material would you use so that this type of bridge will last a
long time and is stronger and lighter than concrete?
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Famous Bridges
Use the Wonders of the World databank to select an example of each of the
four types of bridges. Fill in the chart to provide some of the details about
the bridges you have chosen. An example is done for you.
New River Gorge Bridge
Vital Statistics:
Location: Fayetteville, West Virginia, USA
Completion Date: 1978
Cost: $37 million
Length: 4,224 feet (4224÷1.6 = 2640m)
Type: Arch
Purpose: Roadway
Materials: Steel
Longest Single Span: 1,700 feet
Name
Type
Length
Purpose
Materials
Completion
Date
New River
Gorge
Arch
2640m
Roadway
Steel
1978
Confederation
Bridge
There are some interesting bridges listed in the Bridges Webography.
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Quiz
Name ______________
Label the diagram of the four basic bridge types and the special
modifications of those types.
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T ypes of
Bridges
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