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