Bridge

Bridge

Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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Bridge

A low, reinforced concrete wall wider at the base, tapering vertically to near mid-height, then continuing straight up to its top. The shape is designed to direct automotive traffic back toward its ...

oscillation

Construction; Bridge

A periodic movement back and forth between two extreme limits. An example is the string of a guitar that has been plucked. Its vibration back and forth is one oscillation. A vibration is described ...

king-post truss

Construction; Bridge

A truss consisting of a vertical post, connected to a horizontal beam by inclined tie-beams.

span

Construction; Bridge

The horizontal space between two supports of a structure. Also refers to the structure itself. May be used as a noun or a verb. The clear span is the space between the inside surfaces of piers or ...

backspan

Construction; Bridge

See side-span.

suspenders

Construction; Bridge

Tension members of a suspension bridge which hang from the main cable to support the deck. Also similar tension members of an arch bridge which features a suspended deck. Also called hangers.