Chapter 17. Old Man River

EIA Activity: Old Man River

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following question. Of the 4,000 bridges in metropolitan Pittsburg, what percentage are structurally deficient?

   A.

   50%

   B.

   10%

   C.

   40%

   D.

   20%

2. Question

   Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: Inadequate load capacity contributed to the collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

3. Question

   Which of the following safety issues were identified by the National Transportation Safety Board in determining the cause of the I-35W bridge collapse?

   A.

   Lack of inspection guidance for conditions of gusset plate distortion

   B.

   Exclusion of gusset plates in bridge load rating guidance

   C.

   Inadequate use of technologies for accurately assessing the condition of gusset plates on deck truss bridges

   D.

   All of the above

4. Question

   True or False: The I-35W bridge collapsed during early morning rush hour traffic.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

5. Question

   Do you think the levee system in New Orleans should have been repaired years in advance of Hurricane Katrina given the warning signs? Yes or No? Explain.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Do you think the levee system in New Orleans should have been repaired years in advance of Hurricane Katrina given the warning signs? Yes or No? Explain.

6. Question

   What is the biggest reason for lack of infrastructure repairs in the United States today? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   What is the biggest reason for lack of infrastructure repairs in the United States today? Discuss.

• Point per question: 1pts for short answer 1pts for multiple choice
• number of attempts on quiz as a whole: 1 or unlimited?
• set which score reports to Gradebook: first, most recent, highest, or average
• Randomize answers (for multiple choice questions only)? Yes or no