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Bridges

Overview

Discover the many types of bridge designs that have been used all over the world, and then build a model of one yourself.

Requirements

1. Define the following terms:

  • a. Bridge
  • b. Aqueduct
  • c. Falsework
  • d. Compression force
  • e. Tension force
  • f. Bascule bridge
  • g. Covered bridge

2. Describe these six main types of bridge design and give two examples of each:

  • a. Arch bridge
  • b. Beam bridge
  • c. Cable-stayed bridge
  • d. Cantilever bridge
  • e. Suspension bridge
  • f. Truss bridge

3. Discover the distance each of the following bridge designs can span:

  • a. Arch bridge:
  • b. Beam bridge
  • c. Cable-stayed bridge
  • d. Cantilever bridge
  • e. Suspension bridge
  • f. Truss bridge

4. Name the bridge design that can span the longest distance.

5. Draw or illustrate the basic design of each of the following bridge types.

  • a. Beam bridge
  • b. Arch bridge
  • c. Suspension bridge
  • d. Covered bridge
  • e. Truss bridge
  • f. Cable-stayed bridge (fan shape)
  • g. Cantilever bridge
  • h. Bascule bridge
  • i. Cable-stayed bridge (harp shape)

6. Do the following activities:

  • a. Watch a video about bridges.
  • b. Make a list of at least eight notable bridges OR name two bridges that you have crossed and tell what design they are.

7. Make a video/multimedia presentation or scrapbook presentation about bridge(s) you have seen.

8. Build a bridge using materials such as craft sticks, toothpicks, yarn, thread, and glue.

9. Recite John 3:16, then tell how this verse describes Jesus’ role as a bridge between heaven and earth.

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