Types Of Bridges Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is an Arch Bridge?

A bridge that incorporates a spiral design.

A bridge that utilizes girders for support.

A bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch. (correct)

A type of bridge that moves for boat passage.

Describe a Beam Bridge.

Beam bridges are the simplest forms for bridge spans, supported by an abutment or pier at each end, and are known as simply supported.

What is a Truss Bridge?

A truss bridge has a load-bearing superstructure composed of a truss formed by interconnected triangular units.

How is a Suspension Bridge structured?

A suspension bridge supports the weight of the deck with vertical cables suspended from larger cables running between towers. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a Cable Stayed Bridge?

A cable stayed bridge supports the weight of the deck with cables running directly to one or more towers. Signup and view all the answers

Define a Box Girder Bridge.

A box girder bridge has main beams shaped like a hollow box, typically made from prestressed concrete or steel. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of a Cantilever Bridge.

A cantilever bridge uses structures that project horizontally into space, supported only on one end. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Clapper Bridge?

A clapper bridge is an ancient bridge made from large flat slabs of stone supported on stone piers. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a Girder Bridge.

A girder bridge utilizes girders to support the deck and is one of the most commonly built bridge types. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Moon Bridge?

A moon bridge is a highly arched pedestrian bridge associated with gardens in China and Japan. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Moveable Bridge?

A moveable bridge is designed to move for the passage of boats or barges. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a Spiral Bridge.

A spiral bridge, or loop bridge, allows a road to climb rapidly with a design that forms a helix. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a Pontoon Bridge?

A pontoon bridge uses floats or shallow-draft boats to support a continuous deck for passage. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Arch Bridge

Features abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch.
Distributes weight and loads through horizontal thrust into the abutments.

Beam Bridge

Simplest bridge form supported at each end by abutments or piers.
Structural type known as simply supported with no moment transfer.

Truss Bridge

Composed of connected elements forming triangular units for load-bearing.
Stresses elements through tension, compression, or both under dynamic loads.

Suspension Bridge

Supports deck weight via vertical cables from larger cables between towers.
Cables are anchored in abutments at each end.

Cable Stayed Bridge

Deck weight supported by cables running directly to one or more towers.
A modern bridge design utilized for its efficiency.

Box Girder Bridge

Main beams shaped like a hollow box, typically rectangular or trapezoidal.
Commonly made of prestressed concrete, structural steel, or composite materials.
Used frequently in highway flyovers and light rail transport.

Cantilever Bridge

Built using cantilevers that project into space from a single end.
Can span over 1,500 feet (460 m) using steel trusses or prestressed concrete box girders.

Clapper Bridge

An ancient bridge form, primarily found in the UK moors.
Constructed from large flat stone slabs supported on stone piers or stream banks.

Girder Bridge

Utilizes girders to support the deck, consisting of foundation, superstructure, and deck.
Most commonly constructed bridge globally, often resembling a log spanning a river.

Moon Bridge

Highly arched pedestrian bridge found in gardens of China and Japan.
Originated in China, showcasing a traditional architectural style.

Moveable Bridge

A bridge that can move to facilitate passage, especially for boats.
In the U.S., often synonymous with drawbridge, but draws attention to a broader category.

Spiral Bridge

A looping road bridge that allows rapid elevation changes in steep terrain.
Forms a helix shape, enabling effective land use.

Pontoon Bridge

A floating bridge supported by floats or shallow-draft boats.
Ideal for pedestrian and vehicle travel, limited by buoyancy-based loading capacity.

Description

Explore key concepts about different types of bridges with these flashcards. Each card provides a definition and essential features of various bridge styles, such as arch and beam bridges. Perfect for students or anyone interested in engineering principles related to bridges.