Practice Bridges - 32.12.1 | 32. Response of Structures to Earthquake | Earthquake Engineering - Vol 3
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32.12.1 - Bridges

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of expansion joints in bridges?

💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes affect structures.

Question 2

Easy

What do bearings do in bridge design?

💡 Hint: Consider the role of friction and support.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the purpose of expansion joints in bridges?

  • To prevent flooding
  • To allow for movement
  • To provide aesthetics

💡 Hint: Remember their function related to movement.

Question 2

True or False: Bearings do not allow any movement in a bridge construction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how forces affect structures.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple model of a bridge incorporating expansion joints and evaluate how they would react during a seismic event.

💡 Hint: Draw it out to visualize movement.

Question 2

Discuss how the choice of bearing type affects the structural integrity of a bridge during seismic forces. Analyze a specific material.

💡 Hint: Consider properties such as flexibility and damping.

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