Engineering Trivia

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What structure is built to carry a road, railway, or path across an obstacle such as a river?

Answer: Bridge

Bonus fact: Bridges span obstacles such as rivers, valleys, roads, and railways.

Which type of bridge uses large cables draped between towers to support the roadway?

Answer: Suspension bridge

Bonus fact: Suspension bridges support their decks with vertical hangers attached to main cables.

What part of a tower crane balances the load on the opposite side of the mast?

Answer: Counterweight

Bonus fact: Counterweights help balance forces created by the suspended load.

An elevator moves people or goods mainly in what direction inside a building?

Answer: Vertically

Bonus fact: Elevators transport passengers or freight between different floors.

In a traction elevator, what heavy mass helps balance the weight of the elevator car?

Answer: Counterweight

Bonus fact: The counterweight reduces the amount of energy required to raise and lower the car.

What hydraulic component converts pressurized fluid into linear motion to move an excavator's boom or bucket?

Answer: Hydraulic cylinder

Bonus fact: Hydraulic cylinders extend and retract to move the excavator's working arms.

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