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Which type of bridge is considered the best to span a valley?
Which type of bridge is considered the best to span a valley?
- Suspension bridge
- Cantilever bridge
- Beam bridge
- Arch bridge (correct)
What is a synonym for a column in construction?
What is a synonym for a column in construction?
- Beam
- Pier (correct)
- Deck
- Truss
Which type of bridge is predominantly utilized for railway lines?
Which type of bridge is predominantly utilized for railway lines?
- Arch bridge
- Floating bridge
- Suspension bridge
- Truss bridge (correct)
Why is a truss bridge favored for railway constructions?
Why is a truss bridge favored for railway constructions?
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Which construction type would be less effective in crossing a valley?
Which construction type would be less effective in crossing a valley?
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Bridge Types
- Arch bridges are ideal for spanning valleys between mountains.
- Columns, piers, and piles are all terms for the supporting structures of a bridge.
- Truss bridges are commonly used on railway lines due to their strength.
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