BRIDGE

Question 1

is a structure built to span physical obstacles without closing the way underneath such as a body of water, valley, or road for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle.

Answer 1

Bridge

Question 2

implies the provision of special structural elements that allow the suspension of humans and vehicles over the said obstacles.

Answer 2

“passage over”

Question 3

refers to a tunnel

Answer 3

“passage under”

Question 4

bridges over valleys or over other obstacles (other than rivers/body of water)

Answer 4

Viaduct

Question 5

A bridge is a key element in a transportation system for three reasons:

Answer 5

• It is likely to controls the capacity
• It is the highest cost per kilometer
• If the bridge fails, the system fails.

Question 6

the specialized structural engineering discipline of designing, constructing, and operating bridges.

Answer 6

Bridge Engineering

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suspended structures require more careful considerations of loads and actions than those directly supported by the ground.

Answer 7

Designing

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suspended structures are more complex to
construct than those directly supported by the ground.

Answer 8

Constructing

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suspended structures are more hazardous to
operate than those directly supported by the ground

Answer 9

Operating

Question 10

NOTABLE BRIDGES IN HISTORY

Answer 10

Golden Gate Bridge (USA)
Tower Bridge (UK)
Akashi Kaikyō Bridge (Japan)
Millau Viaduct (France)
Sydney Harbour Bridge (Australia)
Brooklyn Bridge (USA)
Rialto Bridge (Italy)
Forth Bridge (UK)
Tsing Ma Bridge (Hong Kong)
Ponte Vecchio (Italy)

Question 11

NOTABLE BRIDGES IN THE PHILIPPINES

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Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), Cebu
San Juanico Bridge, Leyte/Samar
Agas-Agas Bridge, Southern Leyte
Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Cebu
Quirino Bridge, Ilocos Sur
Jones Bridge, Manila
Binondo-Intramuros, Manila

Question 12

ROLE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Answer 12

Conceptualize
Design
Supervise/Manage
Monitor/Assess
Repair/Retrofit
Investigate

Question 13

Jobs in Bridge Engineering field that requires a Civil Engineer:

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▪ Bridge Design Engineer
▪ Bridge Project Supervisor/Manager
▪ Bridge Engineer (Public Works Department)(
▪ Bridge Inspector
▪ Bridge Operation Supervisor/Manager
▪ Railway Bridge Specialist
▪ Transportation Official
▪ Bridge Contractor

Question 14

Types of Bridge Mentioned

Answer 14

Suspension
Bascule
Cable-Stayed
Arch
Cantilever
Closed Spandrel Segmental Arch
Steel Truss?
Concrete Beam
Truss
Tied-Arch
Suspended Walkways
Steel Duck Truss

Question 15

Bridge Specification

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AASHTO
DPWH

Question 16

tallest bridge in the world

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Millau Viaduct (343 m)

Question 17

is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States

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Brooklyn Bridge

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is one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. It is the oldest bridge across the canal.

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Rialto Bridge

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is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in Scotland. It is considered an engineering marvel.

Answer 19

Forth Bridge

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is a key infrastructure linking Hong Kong with Lantau Island and the airport.

Answer 20

Tsing Ma Bridge

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is a medieval stone arch bridge over the Arno River in Florence.

Answer 21

Ponte Vecchio

Question 22

holds the record of the
longest and tallest bridge
in the Philippines

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CCLEX (8.9 km)

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was the former longest bridge of the country.

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San Juanico (2.16 km)

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Former tallest bridge in
the country

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Agas-Agas (89 m)

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Also known as the Banaoang Bridge

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Quirino Bridge,

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result of a Chinese donation

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Binondo-Intramuros

Question 27

NOTABLE BRIDGE FAILURES IN HISTORY

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-Silver Bridge, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, December 15, 1967
-I-5 and I-210 Interchange, San Fernando, California, February 9, 1971
-Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Galloping Gertie)
-Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
-I-35W Mississippi River Bridge
-Genoa Morandi Bridge