A) To provide a decorative landscape feature B) To provide pedestrian access across an obstacle C) To support railway lines D) To carry vehicular traffic
A) Construction speed B) Site conditions and load requirements C) Cost of materials D) Aesthetic appeal
A) Floating foundations B) Pile foundations C) Deep foundations D) Shallow foundations
A) Anti-matter B) Kryptonite C) Timber D) Uranium
A) Wind loads B) Live load of pedestrians C) Seismic loads from earthquakes (always) D) Dead load of the structure
A) To improve the bridge's aesthetics only B) To provide safety and support for pedestrians C) To act as structural support D) To increase wind resistance
A) A type of wood preservative B) A slight upward curve built into the bridge C) The process of welding steel D) The angle of the handrails
A) GPS and maps B) Radios and microphones C) Hard hats and safety harnesses D) Binoculars and telescopes
A) To cool the bridge structure B) To prevent water accumulation and damage C) To provide drinking water for pedestrians D) To irrigate nearby vegetation
A) Welding B) Taping C) Gluing D) Sewing
A) Spans B) Decks C) Piers D) Abutments
A) To count the number of pedestrians using the bridge B) To clean the bridge C) To admire the bridge's design D) To identify potential structural problems
A) Reduced quality control B) Faster construction time C) Greater design limitations D) Increased on-site labor costs
A) Compacted sand B) Bedrock C) Dense gravel D) Highly expansive clay
A) The width of the bridge deck B) The height of the bridge C) The distance between two supports D) The material used for the bridge
A) Proper wood preservation B) Ignoring minor cracks C) Using untreated wood D) Frequent painting with oil-based paints
A) To determine the bridge's age B) To measure the bridge's color C) To check the bridge's levelness (always level) D) To verify the bridge's structural capacity
A) Reducing air pollution B) Creating new bird habitats C) Erosion and sedimentation D) Increasing fish populations
A) A bridge with no supports B) A bridge made of only one material C) A bridge supported by projecting beams D) A bridge that collapses easily
A) Uneven surfaces B) Steep stairs C) Ramps or gradual slopes D) Narrow walkways
A) To improve the bridge's appearance only B) To provide stability and resist shear forces C) To conduct electricity D) To increase the bridge's weight
A) Piers are end supports, abutments are intermediate supports B) Piers are intermediate supports, abutments are end supports C) There is no difference D) Piers are made of wood, abutments are made of steel
A) Applying protective coatings B) Exposing the steel to the elements C) Ignoring the possibility of corrosion D) Burying the steel underground
A) The cost of the bridge B) The width of the bridge deck C) The length of the bridge span D) The vertical distance between the deck and the high-water level
A) Aerodynamic stability B) Maximum weight capacity C) Using lightweight materials only D) Bright colors to attract attention
A) Erosion B) Uplift C) Settlement D) Deformation
A) Steel produced using outdated methods B) Recycled plastic lumber C) Untreated wood from old-growth forests D) Concrete made with excessive cement
A) Culinary survey B) Fashion survey C) Marketing survey D) Topographic survey
A) The process of painting the bridge B) The act of cleaning the bridge C) Erosion of soil around bridge supports D) The process of welding steel
A) Primarily providing aesthetic advice B) Design, analysis, and oversight of construction C) Only managing the budget D) Only operating construction equipment |