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The art, trade, or work of building.

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cellular construction

Construction; Bridge

In early 20th century American suspension bridges, the method of constructing towers from relatively small welded steel box units.

beam bridge

Construction; Bridge

A bridge built of beams, either classified as a short-span or long-span beam bridge, which is supported on beams whose ends rest on piers or abutments.

welded joint

Construction; Bridge

A joint in which the assembled elements and members are united through fusion of metal.

footing

Construction; Bridge

The enlarged lower portion of the substructure or foundation that rests directly on the soil, bedrock or piles; usually below grade and not visible.

pre-tensioning

Construction; Bridge

The method of making prestressed concrete with steel strands under tension as the concrete sets.

flange

Construction; Bridge

The flat top and bottom plates of a box-girder.

condition ratings

Construction; Bridge

According to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), condition ratings are used to describe an existing bridge or culvert compared with its condition if it were new. ...