Bridge Engineering Practice Test

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• Which movable bridge design involves girders and deck swinging about a vertical support ring at the middle piers?
• Which loading is also known as the alternate military loading and typically governs spans shorter than 40 ft?
• Which term describes abrupt forces or shocks on a structure caused by rotating or reciprocating machinery?
• Which standard code is used for the design and construction of highway, railway and pedestrian bridges made of steel, concrete and composite materials?
• Which term is primarily concerned with how energy is absorbed and released by structures during impact events?
• This drainage system is described as a vertical or horizontal through the bridge curb or the bridge deck at curb line.
• Which section would provide the criteria used to assess structural performance under expected loads?
• Which term describes the practice of combining different loads to reflect realistic effects on a bridge?
• This load combination is applicable to the longitudinal analysis of tensile stresses in prestressed concrete superstructure components.
• Which of the following is a Transient Load?
• What is the unit weight of concrete in kip/ft^3?
• This load combination represents an extra safeguard for bridge superstructures where the unfactored dead load exceeds seven times the unfactored live load.
• What term is another name for the design method where maximum stress must be less than allowable stress under service conditions?
• The bridge type in which the deck is located in the middle of the main structure.
• Which limit state provides a set of material toughness requirements based on the AASHTO Materials Specifications?
• Which item is listed as a Transient Load?
• Which deck type is commonly used for large-span bridges due to its stiffness characteristics?
• The bridge axis that follows a straight line, and the bridges should be constructed in straight to avoid extra forces.
• Which term refers to a reinforced concrete railing system used to contain and guide vehicles on high-traffic bridges?
• Which section describes the design approach including structural form, materials, and construction methods?
• What is the upper part of a bridge railing that provides a handhold for pedestrians and serves as a visual guide for drivers?
• Which option combines elements of both asphalt and concrete?
• Which bridge type uses a pillar anchored vertically into the ground to support a horizontal deck extending out from one or both sides across the span?
• What is the prevailing design concept for bridge design worldwide?
• This load combination represents the simultaneous occurrence of normal vehicular use of the bridge within a 90 km/h wind event, with load factors of 1.35 and 0.40 respectively.
• Which fatigue load combination is related to finite load-induced fatigue life?
• The seating length is defined as the distance between the end of the girder and the end of the abutment where it is placed. What is this distance commonly called?
• Which of the following is an example of an advanced material used in modern bridges?
• What term describes restrictions to the stress range encountered in a member subject to an anticipated number of stress range cycles?
• What term describes simplifying dynamic loads by treating them as equivalent static loads?
• Which device is described as a safety mechanism for bridge collapses brought on by strong earthquakes, beyond the requirements of seismic design regulations?
• Which bridge type is curved and presents greater complexity?
• Realistic Assessment in load combinations is best described as:
• Which section outlines fabrication and erection requirements including quality control?
• What phenomenon arises when wind or movement across a bridge causes sustained oscillations?
• What is Dynamic Load Allowance?
• This load combination is applied for controlling permanent deformations of compact steel sections and the "slip" of slip-critical bolted steel connections due to vehicular live load.
• Which term describes pre manufactured sections of concrete railing that are installed on a bridge?
• A bridge whose main structures are cantilevers and are used to build girder bridges and truss bridges?
• Which waterproofing system forms a continuous barrier by applying a liquid material to the deck surface?
• Which term refers to inspections essential for monitoring bridge condition and safety?
• Which design method introduces load factors and a strength reduction factor to address ASD drawbacks?
• For long-term safety and durability through periodic checks, which section offers guidance?
• One way to increase the rigidity of a bridge girder is to increase what geometric dimension?
• What term describes investigating records on wind speed, air temperature, rainfall, and snowfall for bridge design?
• The central stone in an arch that locks the arch in place is called what?
• Which term denotes a bridge composed of several small spans built to cross a valley or busy locality?
• Which bridges are statically indeterminate structures whose spans are continuous over three or more supports?
• Unlike the Strength limit state load combinations, the which are, for the most part, material specific?
• Which bridge type is one of the oldest with semicircular arch?
• Designed for two or more functions?
• Corrugated Steel Deck uses corrugated steel sheets often filled with concrete to create a composite deck.
• Which railing system is described as being constructed primarily of reinforced concrete and is commonly used due to strength and impact resistance?
• Which organization published the first national design specification for highway bridges in the United States in 1927?
• Which term describes the study of conditions that could influence earthquake impacts on a bridge?
• A popular material for trusses and trestles in the 1800s, also used for covered bridges.
• Which joint type is specifically designed to accommodate large movements and support traffic across gaps?
• What does the acronym BSDS stand for?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as an importance of load combinations?
• Which level of earthquake motions is used to assess the ultimate capacity of a structure in the plastic deformation range?
• Which term describes a bridge that carries road traffic over a channel or valley?
• Which survey focuses on river hydraulics, tides, and navigational water flow to support foundation design?
• What term describes a condition beyond which the bridge or component ceases to satisfy the provisions for which it was designed?
• Which bridge type is described as the deck placed on the top of the main structure?
• The Design Lane Load has a uniformly distributed load of how many kip/ft in the longitudinal direction?
• Which bridge type is typically chosen for quick construction with standardized elements for simple highway crossings?
• Which section outlines the properties and specifications of materials used in construction?
• Which Strength load combination represents the simultaneous occurrence of normal vehicular use and a 90 km/h wind event with factors 1.35 and 0.40?
• Which section provides guidelines for ongoing maintenance and inspection activities?
• Which railing is commonly used on bridges with higher traffic volumes?
• Which concept is used to investigate the position of vehicular live load, explaining why the design lane width is greater than the truck width?
• What does Legal Compliance ensure in load combinations context?
• Which term describes the surface of a bridge that carries traffic?
• In Typical Strength Design Practice, for components not traditionally governed by wind force effects, the ___ and ___ Load Combinations should not govern.
• Which study is used to predict traffic at different service-life stages and assess the need for a new bridge?
• The BSDS Design Guide Manual addresses seismic design for conventional new bridges under what hazard scenario?
• Cast-in-Place (CIP) Concrete Deck is constructed by pouring concrete on site into forms.
• Which bridge type is defined by a straight axis and simpler construction when geometry allows?
• Which load combination is used to ensure long-term performance under repeated traffic loads and to evaluate fatigue?
• Which type of joints are designed to adjust their length to accommodate movement or deformation and allow continuous traffic between bridge structures?
• What waterproofing method is commonly used in construction to provide a protective barrier against water infiltration for bridge decks?
• Which concept explains the distribution of a moving load across multiple girders to avoid concentration on a single girder?
• This term refers to the surface vehicles contact on a bridge, designed for smoothness and durability.
• Which bridge type is exemplified by the New River Gorge Bridge?
• Temporary forces during construction due to the deadweight of equipment are called which load?
• What is the gross vehicle weight of H20 in tons?
• Which span length category applies to 20 ft < L ≤ 125 ft?
• In the AASHTO LRFD Load Combination Table, γ stands for which concept?
• Which structural mechanism dissipates energy to reduce dynamic responses in wind-excited bridges?
• Dynamic Load Allowance is described as:
• In strength design, which factors indicate the uncertainty of the loads and are calibrated using structural reliability theory?
• Which railing system is best known for its versatility and ability to be customized through tube or pipe construction connected to vertical posts?
• Which term describes the study of soil properties and groundwater for bridge foundations?
• Which bridge type uses triangular truss units and is among the oldest modern bridge designs?
• Which load is defined as the self-weight of bridge elements such as the deck slab, wearing coat, railings, parapet, stiffeners, and other utilities?
• Which term is used for the component transmitting loads from the deck to the substructure?
• Caused due to temperature that induces stresses in bearings and deck joints.
• The safety mechanism for bridge collapses brought on by strong earthquakes, beyond the requirements of seismic design regulations, is:
• Temporary forces during the bridge construction phase due to the deadweight of equipment are called which load?
• Which joints are used to provide a smooth transition for modern bridge construction or continuous girders?
• Which bridge type is designed to carry fluids when pipelines cannot be run on a conventional bridge?
• In bridge loading nomenclature, H20-44 refers to which of the following?
• For a typical multi-girder highway overpass, which load combination generally would be the only one requiring design calculations unless Strength II and IV are needed?
• What term describes the sudden release of energy during an explosion, producing a load on structures?
• This load combination is applied to various types of collisions, as well as check floods and certain hydraulic events with a reduced live load other than that which is part of the vehicular collision load, CT
• Which type of bridge railing is constructed primarily using steel materials?
• Which method introduces load factors (gamma_i) and a strength reduction factor (phi) to overcome the drawbacks of the ASD method?
• The Design Tandem is assumed to be uniformly distributed over a width of how many feet?
• These consist of steel tubes or pipes connected to vertical posts and are versatile enough to be customized to various designs. Which railing is this?
• Which load combination category is typically tailored to the material being used in the bridge structure?
• Which railing features a wave pattern intended to improve rigidity?
• This geometric shape bridge is more difficult in both design and construction.
• Which term refers to the systematic investigation of a structure's stability, strength and rigidity?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature listed as required for expansion joints in design phases?
• A countermeasure based on structural mechanics that is effective in decreasing the amplitude of vortex-induced oscillations observed during tower construction is known as what?
• Which section specifies the anticipated loads and loading scenarios the bridge is designed to withstand?
• If a bridge is built on horizontal curves, the movement of a vehicle along curves will cause this force on the superstructure.
• This drainage system consists normally of scuppers/inlets made at the deck surface.
• Which test is used to examine the coupling effects of different vibration modes in a bridge model?
• In typical strength design practice, for components not wind-dominated, which two load combinations should not govern?
• Which term describes the collection of documents prepared to provide reference information?
• Which component consists of vertical supports that connect the handrail to the bridge deck?
• Which category includes span lengths greater than 400 ft?
• Which barrier is a stationary system to prevent falls from a bridge?
• What term describes the distance between centers of two bearings at supports?
• A structure that carries a highway over an obstruction.
• The process of determining bridge location begins with considering the alignment of the main road; which term describes this first step?
• Which bridge collapsed 4 months after its completion in 1940 under a wind velocity of 19 m/s?
• Which type of stress is induced by construction equipment during bridge erection?
• Which section outlines key parameters and considerations that influenced the design process?
• Which of the following is a Transient Load due to temperature gradient?
• Vehicular loading on bridge roadways represents which category of loads?
• Induces horizontal forces on submerged portion.
• Divided carriageway is a deck where the lanes of opposite directions are separated by a median or barrier.
• What is the standard loading value used for design trucks?
• The magnitude of the impact factor depends on several factors. Which of the following affects the condition of the road surface?
• Which part of a bridge is particularly vulnerable to water and chloride attack, affecting longevity and durability?
• Which document item records when the bridge design work was completed and serves as a reference for revisions?
• This load combination is applicable to normal operational use of the bridge, with a 90 km/h wind and all loads taken at nominal values.
• Which discipline encompasses graphic, horizontal, and vertical design, cross sections, and intersections, with objectives including serviceability, safety, cost-effectiveness, aesthetics, and environmental minimization?
• In an arch bridge, the central stone that locks into place is called the keystone?
• Which bridge type is designed to carry water across a gap and connect points of equal height, often used as a water-carrying arch?
• Which part lies directly below the bearings and transmits loads to ground?
• Which category of loads arises from gradual changes in material properties such as creep or shrinkage of concrete?
• Which pavement type is popular for bridge pavements due to its flexibility, durability, and relatively low cost, and can accommodate slight movements in the bridge structure?
• What is the Latin title of the architectural treatise that articulates principles of safety, function, and beauty?
• Which term describes a concrete railing system designed primarily as a decorative element?
• Which term describes the category of the bridge based on span length, configuration, and intended use?
• What term refers to the set of requirements established to ensure bridge safety in stiffness, strength, and stability for the entire bridge or its components?
• Which term describes a design approach that focuses on satisfying specified performance criteria under various limit states?
• What is the decorative concrete railing system commonly used on bridges with architectural considerations or historical significance?
• In design codes, load combinations are used to ensure which of the following?
• The bridge type in which the deck is located on the bottom of the main structure.
• Which category would include epoxy overlays and high-friction surface treatments applied to improve skid resistance and waterproofing?
• A low-maintenance and durable option often used for arched bridges; associated with Roman era construction.
• What is the primary role of bridge pavement besides providing a smooth riding surface?
• The design lane load is assumed to be distributed over a width of how many feet?
• Design Truck is defined as which of the following?
• The device that connects the bridge superstructure with piers by pre-stressed concrete cables to prevent collapse during large earthquakes is:
• Which pavement type typically consists of multiple layers, including a base course and a wearing course, to ensure strength and longevity?
• In earthquake motion levels, which level is used to ensure no damage occurs to the structure?
• Lane load on a road is described as which type of load in structural terms?
• Which waterproofing method uses a hot-applied asphalt mix that dries to form a durable waterproof layer?
• Which term describes pre manufactured concrete railing sections that are installed on bridges?
• Deck Width is defined as the sum of which elements?
• Which is a Permanent Load related to time-dependent deformation?
• Which design concept is prevailing worldwide for bridge design?
• Which twisting force, often caused by wind, can cause dangerous movement in long-span structures like suspension bridges?
• In which phase is selecting the location and structural type crucial, considering route alignment, topography, geology, meteorology, and objects to be crossed?
• Which load combination represents normal vehicular use of the bridge in its 75-year design life with negligible wind effects?
• Which bridge is modular and can accommodate various uses and provide passage?
• Which term refers to the factors that influence the magnitude or distribution of loads within a system?
• Which load combination is applicable to bridge structures exposed to winds in excess of 90 km/h?
• What is the force that causes deformation parallel to a plane, analogous to torsion on a horizontal plane?
• The New River Gorge Bridge is an example of which bridge type?
• Cast-in-Place Concrete Deck is best described as:
• A bridge shaped as an upward convex curved arch to sustain the vertical loads. It works by transferring its weight and other loads partially into a horizontal thrust restrained by the strong abutments at either side?
• Pertains to the combination of structural elements that assemble the surface or roadway of a bridge.
• The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic example of which bridge type?
• The loading also known as the alternate military loading governs design of spans shorter than 40 ft. This loading is referred to as which term?
• This differ from the Strength limit states because the event for which the bridge and its components are designed has a greater return period than the 75-year design life.
• Which loading arises from braking or accelerating of a vehicle on the bridge?
• Which section describes the geological and ground conditions at the bridge site?
• Which field focuses on the surveying, plan, design, analysis, construction, management, and maintenance of bridges that support or resist loads?
• The downward pull is caused by which force?
• They occur due to change in material properties either internally or externally. The change may be creep, shrinkage of concrete, etc.
• Which bridge type is best known for long spans and draping cables, suitable for river crossing and earthquake zones?
• Which term describes the pulling or stretching force that causes materials to extend?
• Which type of bridge has the load-carrying member simply supported at both ends?
• Which pavement type provides a smooth surface and can accommodate minor movements?
• Which waterproofing type uses liquid-applied materials sprayed or spread to form a continuous protective barrier on the deck surface?
• Which bridge is built as runways for airplanes, and its width mainly depends on the wingspan of the aircraft?
• Rectangular steel beams supported by posts provide higher containment for bridges with high traffic volumes. Which railing is this?
• Which bridge type is described as the deck located in the middle of the main structure?
• AISC stands for which organization?
• Which structure is constructed for the exclusive purpose of carrying railroad traffic across an obstruction?
• What design philosophy states that maximum stress in a member must be below an allowable stress under service conditions and is also known as the Working Stress Design?
• Which horizontal member is located between the handrail and the bridge deck?
• The Tokyo Gate Bridge is categorized as which bridge type in the provided examples?
• Orthotropic Steel Deck is most associated with long-span structures due to its stiffened steel plate construction.
• Which term is used to describe the field that deals with the planning, design, analysis, construction, management, and maintenance of bridges?
• The total length of a bridge is typically determined based on which conditions?
• Which bridge type relies on inclined cables radiating from towers to the deck?
• A mathematical tool used to study the response of a structure to a dynamic load or impulse.
• Which load combination category is used to model the response of a bridge to hydrologic events with reduced live load?
• Which term is used for the distribution factor related to deflection in bridge design?
• Which load arises from the rapid release of energy during an explosion?
• Which bridge type uses straight cables connected to a tower and is economical for long spans?
• Which movable bridge type is commonly referred to as a drawbridge?
• Orthotropic Steel Deck is characterized by a steel plate with stiffeners, suitable for large-span bridges.
• Which movable bridge has main girders that can be lifted together with the deck about a hinge located at the end of the span, and is also referred to as a drawbridge?
• Which joints are described as being able to reduce internal forces in extreme conditions and allow enough vertical movement for bearing replacement?
• Which surveys encompass soil tests, groundwater levels, river cross-sections, tides, and ship traffic to inform foundation design?
• The bridge type in which the deck is placed on the top of the main structure.
• Level II Earthquake Motions correspond to which design consideration?
• These are employed to guard against the superstructure collapsing from piers as a result of a support loss capacity and to prevent a significant displacement between the superstructure and substructure. Which are they?
• Under which Strength load combination does the unfactored dead load exceed seven times the unfactored live load?
• Which joint type is capable of accommodating movement up to about 45 mm?
• What wind velocity caused the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?
• Which wind tunnel test configuration studies the aerodynamic characteristics of a specific mode?
• Which term refers to the surface of the bridge that vehicles travel on?
• Which fatigue concept is associated with infinite fatigue life?
• This load combination is only applicable for tensile stresses in prestressed concrete columns, with the intent to control cracking.
• Which is a type of static instability that is analyzed using finite displacement analysis to study the wind force-deformation relation?
• For smaller bridges or roads with less traffic, which railing type is appropriate?
• A bridge constructed for carrying water, like a viaduct that connects points of same height?
• Which type of joints accommodate total motion ranges in excess of about 130 mm?
• Which phenomenon involves temperature changes leading to stresses in bearings and joints?
• What term refers to actions in the form of forces, deformations, or accelerations applied to a structure?
• Designed as an automatic unit for the removal of overburden and for dumping it onto the inner spoil banks of open cut mines?
• Which railing system is built from steel tubes or pipes connected to vertical posts and is easy to customize?
• Which statement best defines Safety Assurance in the context of load combinations?
• Which category includes treatments such as epoxy overlays, high-friction surface treatments, or rubberized asphalt overlays?
• These are often used in highway design when the geometry cannot accommodate straight bridges.
• Which option describes a decorative concrete railing used for architectural effect on bridges?
• What term describes a road with a physical barrier or median separating lanes traveling in opposite directions?
• Which pavement type is commonly used for longer-span bridges or heavy traffic due to construction requirements?
• Which railing consists of steel cables tensioned between posts and is commonly used on pedestrian bridges or bridges with architectural considerations?
• Which item is NOT listed as a Permanent Load in the provided material?
• Which term best describes loads that result from inertia and dynamic effects of moving vehicles on the bridge?
• Which bridge type is described as a structure with main towers, cable stays, and main girders, with cables inclined to the deck?
• Which bridge uses pre-stressed steel or concrete and has no direct under supports?
• In wind tunnel testing, which test studies the aerodynamic characteristics of a specific mode using a rigid model with spring support?
• What analytical method is used to ascertain the forced vibration of a structure by wind gusts?
• In earthquake engineering, which level corresponds to motions under which a structure is not damaged when these motions strike?
• What term refers to the sudden dynamic forces acting on a bridge due to moving vehicles or other external factors?
• They Induce both vertical and horizontal forces during earthquake.
• What is the term for the total downward load on a bridge, including its own weight and the load it carries?
• Which term describes a bridge that carries traffic or pipelines over another communication system like roads or railways?
• Box beam guardrails are constructed from what structural element?
• According to Vitruvius, buildings should be safe, functional, and what?
• Which load is caused by an object falling from a height and delivering kinetic energy upon impact?
• To examine the coupling effects of different vibrational modes, which test is used?
• It is considered for substructures of large bridges submerged under deep water bodies.
• In modern construction, a combination of ___ and ____ is most often used for freeway overpasses.
• Which force pushes inward on an arch, helping to transmit loads to the abutments?
• Which bridge type uses vertical piers to support a horizontal deck spanning between supports?
• Which category reflects a service-oriented perspective of normal operating conditions rather than extreme events?
• A girder's seating length at its support must not be smaller than the required seating length. True or False?
• Which bridge type relies on arch action to transmit loads to the supports?
• Which design approach is described as a method of design based on the ability of a structure to fulfill its function?
• What term serves as a unique designation to refer to a bridge?
• Which component forms the boundary between the bridge’s superstructure and substructure?
• The lever rule is an analytical tool used to determine which of the following in a simple beam with or without a loaded overhang?
• Which joint design is intended to adjust its length to accommodate movement or deformation and ensure continuous traffic between bridge structures and interconnecting structures?
• In the Japanese Lane Load Specification, the distributed live load intensity on secondary lanes should be what percentage of the live load on main lanes?
• The Donghai Bridge is an example of which bridge type?
• Which bridge surface option is common for longer-span bridges or those carrying heavy traffic loads, and may be constructed using precast concrete panels or poured-in-place concrete?
• What term describes the condition when an object falls from a height and strikes a surface, transmitting kinetic energy upon contact?
• What elements may be added to the railing to enhance visibility at night or in low-light conditions?
• Who is identified as the person or team responsible for the bridge design?
• Which bridge type is best suited for strong winds and dynamic loads, and can be used as a temporary prefabricated pedestrian bridge?
• What is the portion of the bridge below the bearing that is used for supporting the bridge superstructure and transmits all loads to ground?
• This bridge is one of the oldest bridge type with semicircular design. Its best use due to its durability and easy accessible materials
• What term describes the tendency of concrete to deform under the influence of mechanical stresses?
• In Japan, the most basic highway bridge design code was last updated in which year?
• A _____ (or road bed) is the roadway, or the pedestrian walkway, surface of a bridge.
• The distance between the end of the girder and the end of the abutment where it is placed is called:
• Undivided carriageway describes a deck where traffic loads share the same surface and are not separated.
• Which category includes fiber-reinforced plastics, high-performance concrete, and composite materials?
• In case the joints of a deck are open, what device is used under the open deck to transfer water and debris away from the bridge components?
• A stationary system designed to keep people or vehicles from falling off the bridge is called:
• Which statement describes a Transient Load due to temperature changes?
• The factors shall be selected to produce which factored force effect?
• Which joint type can accommodate total motion ranges between about 45 mm and about 130 mm?
• Which information provides the context for the bridge's location within the road network?
• What term describes abrupt forces or shocks on a structure caused by machinery that rotates or moves back and forth?
• Which analysis uses a power spectral representation to study the structure's response to an impulsive load?
• In design phases, expansion joints are required to have which attribute?
• Which railing type, made of reinforced concrete, is often used on bridges with high traffic volumes and provides durability and impact resistance?
• Which modification is often added to the classic triad for bridges?
• Which term refers to the space limit for carriageway and sidewalk to ensure traffic safety above the bridge?
• In Japan, the basic highway bridge design code applies to bridges with span shorter than what length?
• This examines how structures absorb and release energy when subjected to impact events.
• Which joint category is associated with the smallest movement range?
• In which movable bridge do gantries at the piers lift the girder and floor system using hydraulic arrangements to allow ship passage, with the span rising vertically?
• Which railing is commonly used on pedestrian bridges due to its modern aesthetic and flexible cable design?
• Which load moves along the entire length of the bridge during service?
• Which category is described as being material-specific and not part of a general limit-state framework?
• Which term represents the portion of a bridge above the bearings?
• Which term denotes a bridge with several small spans constructed over a valley or busy locality?
• Which railing is commonly used on pedestrian bridges or bridges with architectural considerations due to its modern appearance?
• Which bridge type is most famously associated with suspension cables passing over towers and anchored at both ends?
• To produce extreme force effects, the rare axles spacing shall be varied between which range?
• Which load is typically the first design load to be calculated in bridge design?
• Which layout concerns aligning the bridge structure in the horizontal plane along the road alignment?
• In which bridge type is the deck not the load-carrying system?
• Which deck layout involves two parallel levels of deck separated by an intermediate floor?
• The Forth Bridge is an example of which bridge type?
• Which limit state governs material toughness requirements under AASHTO specifications?
• Which assessment category is primarily concerned with the behavior of soils and water at a bridge site?
• Which railing uses W-shaped steel beams as the primary structural element and is commonly used on highways to contain and redirect vehicles?
• For this type of bridge, the bridge deck system is not the load carrying system.
• Eurocodes are a set of European Standards developed by which organization?
• Which design category includes the total span length, number of spans, bridge elevation, and longitudinal slope, as well as foundation burial depth?
• If you need to evaluate how site soils could affect foundation design, which section would you review?
• What is the name of the document published by AASHO in 1927 as the first national design specification for highway bridges?
• Which surveys look into seismographic and earthquake disaster records?
• Which organization would primarily use the guidelines in the BSDS Design Guide Manual?
• Load combinations are used to account for uncertainties in loads. Which statement best describes this?
• What wind speed threshold defines Strength III load combinations?
• Which section would you consult to understand the plan for construction sequencing and quality assurance during erection?
• Which term describes a modular, factory-made section of concrete railing installed on a bridge?
• Which bridge type is described as the most common, inexpensive, and simplest structure supported between abutments or piers, where the force of compression pushes the load toward the middle?
• Used in natural disasters (also named as emergency bridges) and in the war (military bridges) that can be easily assembled and then taken apart in the war are also used in practice?
• Which term describes the mapping of landforms and surface features used in site selection for bridge projects?
• What is the primary function of a drainage system on a bridge deck?
• Which load combination represents an owner-specified permit load model with less uncertainty than random traffic?
• Which joints are most commonly used in bridges for accommodating movement?
• What is the portion of a bridge that directly contacts vehicles and must be smooth and durable?
• Which term refers to a unique designation for the structure used by stakeholders?
• This bridge works by conveying the downward pressure of gravity inward to the center of the structure — toward a central stone called the keystone — rather than straight down
• Which ancient author is associated with the maxim 'structures shall be safe, functional and beautiful'?
• This load combination is applied to earthquakes. The factor for live load (γEQ) shall be determined on a project-specific basis.
• Which bridge is described as simply supported and of simple design, cheap and quick to construct with standardized members?
• Which bridge is designed solely for pedestrians?
• Which railing features an additional corrugation or wave pattern on the top surface to enhance rigidity?
• Under span length classifications, which category applies to Culverts L ≤ 20 ft?
• What is the term for a construction made for carrying the road traffic or other moving loads in order to pass through an obstacle or other constructions?
• Identify the traditional hot-applied waterproofing method used on bridge decks that involves a mixture of graded aggregates and bitumen forming a durable layer.
• What term describes strategies and procedures used to preserve the functionality, safety, and longevity of bridge members?
• Which surveys determine location, structural type, total length, and span-length ratio by mapping topography and geology?
• The Tokyo Gate Bridge is listed as an example of which bridge type?
• What is the role of expansion joints in bridges?
• Which force is the pushing or squeezing force that creates inward movement toward the center and helps keep arched bridges standing?
• Which term describes a vertical opening in a bridge deck that allows water drainage from the deck?
• Timber Deck is traditional for smaller bridges but maintenance challenges and susceptibility to decay.
• In load combinations where one force effect decreases another effect, the _____ shall be applied to the load reducing the force effect.
• Which force is a twisting moment that can threaten the stability of long-span bridges?
• A bridge designed for carrying fluids such as water, oil, and gas when it is not possible to run the pipeline on a conventional bridge or under the river?
• Which factor relates to the likelihood that bridge members may fail?
• If a bridge has a span of 180 meters, which design code would apply according to the source material?
• Which term refers to solid concrete walls or barriers installed along the sides of a bridge for high containment or rollover risk?
• Construction materials are evolving to respond to specific environmental conditions and cut down on maintenance. These include fiber-reinforced plastics, high-performance concrete, and composite materials.
• Which manual provides guidelines to DPWH engineers for seismic design of conventional new bridges under large earthquakes?
• The bridge type where the deck is located on the bottom of the main structure?
• Deck Width is defined as the sum of the carriageway width, sidewalk width, shoulder width, and what else?
• What is the component that transmits loads from the deck to the substructure and marks the boundary between the superstructure and substructure?
• Clearance of bridge span is generally measured from which reference to the undersurface of the bridge?
• Which term describes the process of designing a structure to withstand any worst loading scenario?
• The physical extension of the roadway across the obstruction to be bridged is called the ____.
• What is the low barrier at the bottom of the railing that prevents debris or small objects from falling off the bridge?
• Which statement best describes Equivalent Loading?
• Earth retaining structures supporting the superstructure at the beginning and end of the structure.
• Which effect is associated with submerged structures in water, providing an upward buoyant force?
• The moving load cannot be concentrated on a single exterior or interior girder. Which concept is used because of this?
• Double-Decked Bridges feature two levels of deck.
• In asphalt pavement, what are the typical layers called that provide strength and wear resistance?
• This bridge type has draping cables supporting additional set of cables. This are best used over rivers, earthquake zone, and can be constructured with atleast two towers.
• What term encompasses a range of advanced simulation methods used to model real-world scenarios and forecast the impact of transient loads on materials?
• Which fatigue load combination is related to infinite load-induced fatigue life?
• Which section supplies the materials' properties to ensure compatibility with the chosen construction methods?
• What term describes the situation when a moving object makes contact with a stationary component or structure?
• Precast Concrete Deck consists of panels precast off-site and transported to the bridge.
• Which deck type offers acceptable skid resistance but has the drawback of excessive differential shrinkage?
• Expansion joints should be installed when?
• This bridge type has straight cables connected to a tower. Its best use for long distances and preserving envornment. This may use only one tower and it cost less than suspension
• What is the most common steel bridge railing?
• The weight of the bridge itself combined with the weight of whatever it carries is called what?
• This differ from any of the other combinations previously described because the focus is centered around a member subjected to countless repetitions (referred to as cycles) of a "normal" live load in an average climate, rather than a "worst-case" live load or during an extreme weather event.
• Which bridge is used to facilitate multiple functions, such as carrying utilities plus traffic?
• Which bridge type is often supported with trusses and is among the oldest types of modern bridges?
• What term is the distance between the end of wing walls at abutments or the deck lane length for bridges without abutments?
• Which force is the pulling or stretching force that creates outward movement away from the center?
• Which phenomenon is considered the most critical for the dynamic stability of suspension bridges due to the risk of collapse?
• Which bridge type is defined by a load-bearing superstructure composed of a truss?
• Which term describes the force produced by the flow of wind around structures?