Study Guide: Bridges

Main Lesson Page Requirements

1. Title: Bridges
2. Summary: Using your class notes, write a summary of the engineering challenges and solutions in bridge building. Challenges to consider include:
   • Design and cost limitations
   • Intended usage constraints
   • Wind and vibration
   • Weight and strength vs. flexibility
   • Length and height of span
   • Construction logistics (availability of skills, equipment and supplies)
   • Environmental constraints (terrain, access, weather, etc.)
   • Material fatigue vs. intended lifetime usefulness
3. Illustration: Draw one of the bridges we study, and label key elements of it’s design that demonstrate how engineers solve common bridge building challenges.

Types of arch bridges

Parts of a Bridge

Bridge of Sighs

Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Florence

Gaoliang Bridge (Arch)

William Williams painting of an Iron Bridge

Iowa River Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge (Suspension)

Suspension Bridge

Cantilever Bridge

Francis Scott Key Bridge

Suspension-Beam Bridge

Infinity Bridge (Suspension)

Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

Sources

• https://www.engineeringclicks.com/famous-bridges/
• https://www.engineeringclicks.com/main-parts-of-a-bridge/
• https://www.engineeringclicks.com/types-of-bridges/