QUIZ 2

1. uses a framework of interconnected triangles to distribute loads efficiently
3. combines features of an arch bridge with a tension element (tie) to handlehorizontal thrust
7. Are designed to bear the loads from the deck and transfer them to the foundation
8. World's oldest and best-preserved bridge
10. Used to carry water over obstacles
13. Exclusively for foot traffic and sometimes bicycles
17. Component of suspension bridge; connect main cables to deck
19. Vertical structures that support the bridge deck in the middle
20. ____ supports - where the bridge needs to rise or move to allow ships to pass underneath

2. has cables anchored at both ends
4. Combines two or more materials for improved performance
5. (Movable); Hinged like a drawbridge
6. Deck used for cars and trucks
9. Material _______; Using substandard materials with poor quality or hidden flaws can lead to unexpected failures
11. Made primarily of wood, these bridges are cost-effective and easy to construct
12. Has an important role in connecting people, goods and transports
14. (Importance); Promoted when it becomes a landmark
15. Bridge designed for vehicular traffic
16. Prefix; beams, girders, trusses, arches, cables
18. The distance between bridge supports