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Architecture

The science of designing and building structures for habitation.

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abscissa

Architecture; Bridges

Abscissa is a term in rectangular coordinates referring to the horizontal distance of any point from the vertical axis.

abutment

Architecture; Bridges

Abutment is that part of a pier from which an arch springs.

Golden Gate Bridge

Architecture; Bridges

Golden Gate Bridge is a stunning technological and artistic achievement. Today, it remains one of the world's most recognizable architectural structures.

azimuth

Architecture; Bridges

The angular position of an object referred to a meridian.

axle load

Architecture; Bridges

The load which comes on an axle of a wagon, car, or locomotive and is in turn transferred to the structure.

axle concentration

Architecture; Bridges

The load from one axle of a locomotive or vehicle concentrated on a structure, or twice a wheel load.

axle

Architecture; Bridges

A pin or spindle about which any wheel or member revolves.