Introduction
You will go on a webquest today to learn more about bridges! Does'nt that sound exciting?!? As you know we will be testing different types of bridges for our upcoming science fair project. This webquest will give you some necessary background knowledge you will need for our experiment. Remember only 3-4 students will be presenting our science fair project, the harder you work, and more thoroughly answer these questions the better your chances are to represent our class. Good luck!
***All answers must be IN YOUR OWN WORDS, don't be a cheater***
Task
What is the simplest type of bridge? and what is another name for it? How does this bridge support its load?
Which type of bridge can span the longest distance? How does this bridge support its load?
Which type of bridge looks like its made of many triangles? How does this bridge support its load?
What are the two main forces that act on all bridges? Define these two forces in your own words.
Extra credit: Give one example of each type of bridge.
What is the longest bridge in the world?