Across
- 3. length, the measured distance of a bridge deck from one end to the other
- 4. a pulling or stretching force that puts stress on a bridge's components causing them to lengthen
- 6. the main supporting structure is a curved deck with abutments at each end that transfer the weight of the bridge outward and down to the foundation
- 8. a safety barrier or parapet along a bridge's edge designed to prevent vehicles and pedestrians from falling off the bridge
- 9. The main horizontal member that spans between the supports usually made of steel concrete or wood
- 10. span, the horizontal distance between two supports
- 12. a bridge built using structures that project horizontally into space supported on only one end
- 13. a pushing/squeezing force, causes the materials to shorten \
Down
- 1. a tall vertical structure on a bridge that either supports cables for suspension or cable-stayed bridges
- 2. a framework of connected members forming triangular units
- 5. a large, horizontal beam typically made of steel or concrete that serves as a primary structural support for a bridge
- 6. a structure built to support lateral compression on a bridge span or arch at the ends of the bridge structure
- 7. a high-strength steel rope that supports the bridge deck by transferring loads to towers through tension, formed from many individual wires bundled together, ensuring structural integrity against forces like traffic, wind, and corrosion to enable long spans.
- 11. deck, the surface of a bridge that serves as the roadway for vehicles, pedestrians, or bikes