Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: j. Bridges

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Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering: UNIT III: j. Bridges

Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering : Chapter - 7 : Bridges : II. Answer the following in one or two sentences:

 II. Answer the following in one or two sentences:

1. Mention any two factors which necessitate the use of bridges.

2. State any two features which are required for any type of bridges.

3. How are bridges classified based on the construction materials?

4. State the classifications of bridges based on the type of superstructure.

5. State any two advantages of composite bridges.

6. List the types of steel bridges.

7. Mention any two advantages of steel truss bridges.

8. Define a culvert.

 9. Name the types of culverts.

10. Draw the sketch of a box culvert.

11. Sketch the type of culvert used in railways.

12. Define causeway.

13. What are the various loads, which are taken into account for the design of bridges?

14. Define the following terms: (i) Afflux (ii) Water Way

15. State the function of guard stones in a bridge.

 

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