Brunel Flashcards
(22 cards)
What 3 main things Brunel built?
Clifford Suspension Bridge, Great Western Railway, SS Great Eastern.
What 4 things Were special about the Great Western Railway?
It changed how we build railways today, It made travelling from London to Bristol safer, comfortable, faster, It was expensive so only rich people could use it, First passenger train.
What 4 things Were special about the Clifford Suspension bridge?
200 metres of chains and cables, Made roads Clifford to Bristol easier too travel through, Helps people too this day as it was so good of an invention, It was big, safer and more comfortable (Very expensive though).
What 4 things Were special about the SS Great Eastern?
First ship to combine Steam and sail power, Crucial role on travel (by Sea) from England to America, Faster, safer and more comfortable.
What was Brunel’s life When he was younger?
His parents taught too be an engineer at a young age, They home schooled him and made him try and make everything perfect (They made him spend hours drawing perfect circles) He grew up to be what they wanted.
Who was Isambard Kingdom Brunel?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a British civil engineer and inventor known for his innovative designs and contributions to transportation.
What is Brunel best known for?
Brunel is best known for designing the Great Western Railway, as well as several famous bridges and ships.
True or False: Brunel designed the first transatlantic steamer.
True
Fill in the blank: Brunel designed the famous __________, which is a bridge in Bristol.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
What innovative feature did Brunel include in the Great Western Railway?
He included broad gauge tracks for increased speed and comfort.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following ships was designed by Brunel? A) Titanic B) Great Eastern C) Britannic
B) Great Eastern
What year was the Great Eastern launched?
1858
True or False: Brunel was also involved in the construction of the Thames Tunnel.
True
What was the main purpose of the Great Western Railway?
To connect London with the West Country and Wales.
Fill in the blank: Brunel’s work helped to revolutionize __________ in the 19th century.
transportation
What engineering principle is Brunel credited with advancing?
The use of iron in construction.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a project associated with Brunel? A) The London Eye B) The Box Tunnel C) The Paddington Station
A) The London Eye
What did Brunel’s designs typically emphasize?
Innovation, efficiency, and safety.
True or False: Brunel’s designs were often considered ahead of their time.
True
What was the significance of the Box Tunnel?
It was one of the longest railway tunnels in the world at the time of its completion.
What is 2 R’s of significance?
Resulted in change- how we build today.
Remarkable- He invented stuff people thought was impossible for example a passenger train.
Was he a main benefit.
100% His inventions changed our every day lives.
