Civil Structures: Content Overview Flashcards
What are some types of bridges? (Name at least 3)
Beam bridges, arch bridges, cantilever bridges, suspension bridges, cable-stayed bridges.
What are the disadvantages of suspension bridges?
Suspension bridges (and cable-stayed bridges) are often unstable in the wind.
What is a beam bridge?
A rigid horizontal structure, resting on two (or more) piers.
What is a truss?
Supporting structures made of beams, girders, or rods, usually made of steel or wood, often used in bridges.
What is an arch bridge?
A curved structure with abutments on each end.
What is an abutment?
The massive end-support of a bridge?
What are abutments designed to do?
Resist the horizontal spreading thrust of an arch and carry vertical load from the superstructure and lateral loads from thee retained earth on one side.
