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Bridge

Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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deck truss cantilever bridge

Construction; Bridge

A cantilever bridge is a bridge built using cantilevers: structures that project horizontally into space, supported on only one end. For small footbridges, the cantilevers may be simple beams; ...

fill

Construction; Bridge

Earth, stone or other material used to raise the ground level, form an embankment or fill the inside of an abutment, pier or closed spandrel.

formwork

Construction; Bridge

A total system of support for freshly placed concrete, including the mold and all supporting members, hardware, and necessary bracing. Formwork must be strong enough to support the considerable ...

live load

Construction; Bridge

Vehicular traffic, wind, water, and/or earthquakes.

joint

Construction; Bridge

A device connecting two or more adjacent parts of a structure. A roller joint allows adjacent parts to move controllably past one another. A rigid joint prevents adjacent parts from moving or ...