Question Bank: Important Long Questions

Chapter 7

BRIDGES

I. Answer the following in detail:

1. What are the factors to be considered in the selection of a bridge site?

2. Explain the component parts of a bridge with a suitable sketch.

3. What are the various factors based on which the bridges are classified?

4. Name any one bridge which can be used both for roadways and railways. Draw a neat sketch and explain its construction.

5. Explain the concept of T-Beam and Slab Bridge with a neat sketch.

6. State any three advantages of each of the following type of bridges:

(i) T-Beam Bridge (ii) R.C.C. Bow String Girder Bridge

(iii) Continuous R.C.C. Bridge (iv) Cantilever Bridge

(v) Arch Bridge (vi) Rigid Frame R.C.C. Bridge

7. Draw a neat sketch of a cantilever bridge and explain its features.

8. Where is a continuous bridge constructed? Describe the continuous R.C.C. bridge with suitable diagram.

9. Draw the sketch of an R.C.C. arch bridge and state the functions of its components.

10. What are the various types of steel truss bridges? Sketch any three types.

11. Compare the constructional features of R.C.C. bow string girder bridge and steel bow string girder bridge with suitable sketches.

12. Draw the following bridges and name their parts

i. Reinforced concrete slab culvert

ii. Pre-stressed concrete bridge

13. Compare the constructional features of rigid frame R.C.C. bridge and steel rigid frame bridge with suitable sketches.

14. Define a suspension bridge. Draw a sketch and explain. What are its advantages?

15. What is the function of a movable bridge? Explain with a suitable sketch.

16. What are the factors that influence the selection of a bridge?

 17. Draw a neat sketch showing the elevation of a bridge. Explain the components.