Bridge Engineering MCQ

Q1. What provides end support for a bridge superstructure?

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Q2. The flow area available for free flow of water under a bridge is called:

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Q3. Freeboard on a bridge refers to:

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Q4. Which foundation is most suitable for bridges in deep water?

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Q5. The term "skew bridge" means:

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Q6. Which part of a bridge connects the bridge to road embankments?

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Q7. In bridge design, the span refers to:

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Q8. Wing walls in bridges serve to:

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Q9. The load transmitted from bridge superstructure to substructure is:

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Q10. The minimum clearance between bridge superstructure and highest flood level is called:

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Q11. The major cause of scour near bridge foundations is:

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Q12. Which bridge type has load carried mainly by cables?

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Q13. Bearing in bridges is used to:

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Q14. Caisson foundation is:

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Q15. The dead load of a bridge includes:

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Q16. Which bridge type is constructed by cantilever arms?

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Q17. The structural system of a bridge deck usually includes:

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Q18. Wind load on bridges is considered as:

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Q19. Which test determines soil permeability near bridge site?

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Q20. The component that transfers load from superstructure to substructure is:

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Q21. In arch bridges, main load transfer mechanism is:

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Q22. Structural steel for bridges is usually:

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Q23. Which component prevents lateral displacement of bridge decks?

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Q24. What is the typical span range for slab bridges?

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Q25. Which bridge type has cables directly supporting the bridge deck?

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Q26. Caisson sinking is easiest when:

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Q27. Which of these affects live load in bridge design?

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Q28. Freeboard is designed to accommodate:

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Q29. When is a skeletal bridge used?

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Q30. Approach roads in bridges are designed to:

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Q31. Which bridge foundation type is most expensive?

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Q32. Pier of a bridge serves as:

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Q33. Which bridge component transmits loads to foundation?

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Q34. Cantilever bridges are suitable for:

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Q35. What is the purpose of expansion joints in bridges?

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Q36. The foundation must be designed to prevent:

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Q37. Wing walls provide:

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Q38. The clear span of a bridge is:

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Q39. Which was NOT traditionally used as building material for bridges?

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Q40. Suspension bridges use:

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