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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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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.
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. The ratings are based ...
