Using the vocabulary of Unit 3 match the words to get the correct word combinations

8. Discuss with the group the following topics: ü What other stages of bridge construction would you point out? Why? ü What is the most difficult stage in your opinion?

1. Fill in the gaps using the words below:

Replacement cost, corrosion, ship, measuring equipment, ravines, surveyors, to determine, to pour, break ground, map.

1. To measure tensile strength you need to use _________.

2. To fix supports concrete is usually _________ on the site.

3. _________ aid project managers to create the map of the general area.

4. A _________ gives us information about the construction site.

5. _________ can be decreased if we use aluminium decking.

6. Before building a bridge you need to _________ what type of bridge you are going to use.

7. It is possible to _________ only when all formal procedures are settled.

8. Lorries _________ prefabricated units to the construction site.

9. Bridges are used to cross _________.

10. _________ can be caused by bad weather conditions, especially rains.