Bridge Engineering Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. Which one of the following is not the correct statement? Bridge site

1. be narrow
2. should not possess high banks
3. be at reasonable proximity to the direct alignment of road
4. be geologically sound

2. Which one of the following is not a type of culvert?

1. Pipe culvert
2. Box culvert
3. Through culvert
4. Slab culvert

3. A bascule bridge is a

1. fixed bridge
2. movable bridge
3. deck bridge
4. through bridge

4. A bridge of more than ................ span is treated as long span bridge.

1. 30 m
2. 60 m
3. 90 m
4. 120 m

5. A bridge of span 25 m may be treated as

1. culvert
2. minor bridge
3. major bridge
4. long span bridge

6. As far as possible the alignment of a bridge should be

1. square
2. skew
3. curved
4. none of the above

7. Bridge over a dry valley is known as

1. causeway
2. minor bridge
3. vent
4. viaduct

8. Deep cast bearings are suitable up to .................. spans

1. 6 m
2. 12 m
3. 12 to 20 m
4. 20 to 30 m

9. Fixed plate bearing plates are suitable for spans upto

1. less than 6 m
2. 12 m
3. 18 m
4. 24 m

10. For a major bridge usually the type of foundation is

1. grillage foundation
2. spread foundation
3. well foundation
4. caisson foundation