ASSIGNMENT 1
Textbook Assignment: “Construction Methods and Materials: Heavy Construction,” chapter 1,
pages 1-1 through 1-28.
Learning Objective: Identify the
different components of a bridge
and describe how those components
are used.
1-1.
In the Naval Construction Force
(NCF), to what does the term “heavy
construction” refer?
1.
A project in which extra-heavy
structural members are used
2.
A project in which large bulks
of materials are used
3.
Bridge or waterfront
construction
4.
Each of the above
1-2.
A bridge having only one inter-
mediate support is referred to
as a/an
1.
single span
2.
intermediate span
3.
multispan
4.
double span
A.
Substructure
B.
Abutment
C.
Sill
D.
Footing
E.
Corbel
F.
Pier
Figure 1A
IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 1-3 THROUGH 1-7,
1-3.
1-4.
1-5.
1-6.
1-7.
That part of an overall bridge
structure that transmits the
combined live and dead loads
directly to the earth foundation.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
The aggregate total of all bridge
components located below the
strinqers.
1. A
2. B
3. E
4. F
A type of structural framework that
includes two or more rows of posts
or piles.
1. B
2. C
3. E
4. F
One of two supports located at the
ends of a bridge superstructure.
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. E
The part of a timber-sill abutment
that carries the loads imposed by
the stringers.
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. E
SELECT FROM FIGURE 1A THE TERM THAT IS
BEST DEFINED BY THE QUESTION.
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