Bridge Basics
Please go to the following site and work through the bridge basics.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/bridge/basics.html
Bridge Basics
1. Beam bridges rarely span more than _________ feet.
2. Several beam bridges can be ________________ _______________, creating what
is called a continuous span.
3. The truss bridge consists of a series of ___________________.
4. How much did the Firth of Forth Bridge in Scotland cost to build?
5. Today, most arch bridges are made of ____________ or concrete and can span up to
_________feet.
6. What do engineers use to support arches during construction?
7. How long is the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia?
8. What happens at the New River Gorge Bridge on the 3rd Saturday in October?
9. What structure supports most of the weight on a suspension bridge?
10. What is the most popular suspension style bridge in the United States?