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Bridges: Lesson 1, Bridge Types Activity — Tensile & Compressive Forces Worksheet Answers 1
Bridge Types & Forces Worksheet Answers
For each image below, identify the following:
Bridge type: beam, arch, modern suspension or cable-stayed bridge
Which members have compressive forces acting on them
Which members have tensile forces acting on them
1. Bridge type: ______________________________
Compressive forces are located in members: ______________________________
Tensile forces are located in members: ______________________________
2. Bridge type: ______________________________
Compressive forces are located in members: ______________________________
Tensile forces are located in members: ______________________________
Beam bridge
B & D (piers), C (top of beam)
A (bottom of beam)
Modern suspension bridge
A & C (towers)
B & D (cables)
