Bridge Engineering (Practice Test MCQs)

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1. The structure constructed to cross an obstacle like a river or road is called:





2. The longest span bridge type is generally:





3. The most common material for modern bridge construction is:





4. A culvert is classified as a bridge if its span exceeds:





5. The term “abutment” in a bridge refers to:





6. The main function of bearings in a bridge is to:





7. The deck slab of a bridge is a part of:





8. The live load on a bridge refers to:





9. The phenomenon of bridge oscillation due to wind is called:





10. The IRC Class AA loading is adopted for:





11. The bridge with its main structural member forming a triangle is called:





12. A cantilever bridge mainly works on:





13. The clear distance between the inner faces of two supports is termed as:





14. The bridge pier is a part of:





15. Bearings are provided in bridges to:





16. The type of bridge commonly used for very long spans is:





17. The impact factor in bridge design is related to:





18. The main advantage of prestressed concrete bridges is:





19. The main cause of scouring around bridge foundations is:





20. The bridge component that protects the approach embankment is:





21. The maximum load a bridge can carry without damage is called:





22. The term “deck bridge” means:





23. The bridge expansion joints are used to:





24. The most suitable bridge type for railway traffic is:





25. The foundation type generally used in deep rivers is:





26. The standard loading for highway bridges in India is specified by:





27. A bridge with both ends fixed and load transferred to piers is:





28. The live load on a bridge is considered as:





29. The term “freeboard” in bridge engineering refers to:





30. A skew bridge is one in which:





31. The bridge constructed with cables directly connected to towers is:





32. The purpose of diaphragms in bridge girders is to:





33. The permissible deflection in bridge girders is generally:





34. For a steel bridge, the main factor affecting corrosion is:





35. The bridge handrails are provided for:





36. The minimum vertical clearance for a road over bridge is:





37. The purpose of a bridge approach slab is to:





38. The arch bridges primarily work in:





39. The limit state method of design in bridges ensures:





40. The main cause of fatigue in bridges is:





41. The most suitable bridge for earthquake-prone areas is:





42. The modular ratio is used in bridge design to:





43. The term “bridge deck drainage” refers to:





44. The service life of a well-designed RCC bridge is:





45. The bridge type best suited for short spans (less than 10 m) is:





46. The term “pier scour depth” is related to:





47. The most common cause of bridge collapse is:





48. The dynamic load allowance for highway bridges is considered to account for:





49. A temporary bridge built for emergency purposes is known as:





50. The main purpose of bridge maintenance is to:





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