Bridge Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 4. A pushing or pressing force.
  2. 5. A structure that is usually build from straight pieces of metal or wood to form a series of triangles.
  3. 7. The force on a structure that is relatively constant.
  4. 9. The bridge roadway.
Down
  1. 1. Massive structures at the end of the bridge that resist lateral forces.
  2. 2. A curved, symmetrical structure, often made from masonry or steel.
  3. 3. A vertical support that carries the weight of the bridge.
  4. 5. A pulling or stretching force.
  5. 6. The measurement of distance between two supports in a bridge.
  6. 8. The force on a structure that can change or move.