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  1. The Forth [Rail] Bridge Quiz
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The Forth [Rail] Bridge Quiz

1
The Bridge's Designers

Which civil engineer(s) designed the bridge?

a) John Augustus Roebling and Wilhelm Hildenbrand
b) Sir John Fowler and Benjamin Baker
c) Sir Thomas Bouch
d) Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Please select an answerNo. John Augustus Roebling and Wilhelm Hildenbrand were responsible for the Brooklyn Bridge. Please try again. Yes!No. Bouch lost the contract when his Tay Bridge failed. Please try again.No. Isambard Kingdom Brunel's main civil engineering legacy is the Royal Albert Bridge over the River Tamar. Please try again.
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The Rivets

How many rivets hold the bridge together?

a) None - bolts were used.
b) None - welding was used.
c) Around 6,500
d) Around 65,000
e) Around 650,000
f) Around 6,500,000
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3
Fresh Coat of Paint

The bridge is currently getting a fresh coat of paint. How long will it last?

a) 6 Months?
b) 1 Year?
c) 5 Years?
d) 10 Years?
e) 20 Years?
f) 50 Years?
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4
Forth Bridge Numbers

Complete the text below...

The bridge's construction involved the employment of men at times, the use of tonnes of steel and driving rivets. Its total cost was £ (~£ today).

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