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Q1. What are the three principal types of abutments used for fixed bridges?

Q2. Other than the material used, what is the difference between a timber pile bent and a steel pile pier?

Q3. In general, what are the three essential elements that are common to all foundations?

Q5. What is the name of the breakwater that serves a dual function as a wharfage structure?

Q6. Between a W12 x 50 structural steel shape and an S12 x 50 shape, which one provides the greater strength? Why?

Q8. In a preengineered metal building, what is the primary purpose of the girts?

A6. The W12 x 50 wide flange shape. Because it has a greater cross-sectional area.

A7. The type of construction that uses masonry walls to support floor and roof loads.

A8. According to Steelworker 3 &2, NAVEDTRA 10653-G, page 12-10, girts are used primarily as attachment members for the metal siding.