Suspension Bridges
1 / 15The Mackinac Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the Western Hemisphere, connects which two peninsulas?
About Suspension Bridges
Hang on tight for this quiz about the engineering marvels of suspension bridges! This free general knowledge activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
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About Suspension Bridges
Suspension Bridges is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 8 medium, 5 hard, 2 easy questions. Hang on tight for this quiz about the engineering marvels of suspension bridges! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. What are the two main cables in a suspension bridge primarily responsible for?
Answer: Supporting the weight of the deck
The main cables in a suspension bridge carry the weight of the deck (roadway) through vertical suspender cables. The main cables transfer this load to the towers and then to the anchorages at each end.
2. The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse of 1940 was caused primarily by what phenomenon?
Answer: Aeroelastic flutter from wind
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge ('Galloping Gertie') collapsed on November 7, 1940, due to aeroelastic flutter caused by wind. The bridge's narrow, shallow plate-girder deck was susceptible to wind-induced oscillations that grew catastrophically.
3. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan has the longest main span of any suspension bridge. Approximately how long is it?
Answer: 1,991 meters
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge has a main span of 1,991 meters (6,532 feet), making it the world's longest suspension bridge by main span. It connects Kobe to Awaji Island and was completed in 1998.
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