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What is the simplest type of bridge?
What is the simplest type of bridge?
- Beam bridges (correct)
- Suspension bridges
- Arch bridges
- Truss bridges
What force is used to hold up the bridge decks in suspension bridges?
What force is used to hold up the bridge decks in suspension bridges?
- Shear
- Tension (correct)
- Compression
- Friction
Which bridge in the UK is known for its tangled plate of spaghetti-like structure?
Which bridge in the UK is known for its tangled plate of spaghetti-like structure?
- Gravelly Hill Interchange (correct)
- Forth Bridge
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Menai Suspension Bridge
What type of bridges can span long distances?
What type of bridges can span long distances?
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What forces act on the top parts of arches and beam bridges?
What forces act on the top parts of arches and beam bridges?
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What is the Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham?
What is the Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham?
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Which bridge type is the simplest and often found over small streams or walkways?
Which bridge type is the simplest and often found over small streams or walkways?
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Which bridge type has a graceful curved shape that provides strength and stability?
Which bridge type has a graceful curved shape that provides strength and stability?
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