9 Questions
Which type of bridge has the advantage of being suitable for foundations with uneven settlements?
Cantilever Bridges
Which type of bridge is statically determinate and consists of several individual spans with short lengths?
Simply Supported Bridges
In which type of bridge is the positive bending moment generally smaller due to the absence of negative bending at intermediate piers?
Continuous Bridges
Which type of bridge has the benefit of higher span-to-depth ratio and reduced deflections?
Continuous Bridges
Which type of bridge construction generally requires smaller sections and can result in considerable savings compared to simply supported bridges?
Continuous Bridges
What type of bridge has main structures consisting of cantilevers?
Cantilever Bridges
Continuous bridges are advantageous in reducing which of the following?
Deflections
Which type of bridge can be constructed without the need for falseworks during construction?
Cantilever Bridges
What is a key advantage of cantilever bridges over simply supported bridges?
They have larger span capacity.
Test your knowledge on temporary bridges used in natural disasters and arch bridges designed to sustain vertical loads. Learn about the different types of structural forms used in bridge construction, including arch bridges.
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