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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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stanchion
Construction; Bridge
One of the larger vertical posts supporting a railing. Smaller, closely spaced vertical supports are ballusters.
batter
Construction; Bridge
An inclination from the vertical, as in the sloping side of a bridge pier.
cantilever
Construction; Bridge
A structural member that projects beyond a supporting column or wall and is counterbalanced and/or supported at only one end.
compression
Construction; Bridge
The pushing force which tends to shorten a member; opposite of tension.
environmental load
Construction; Bridge
The external forces on a structure, such as wind and water. Extrados The outer surface of the curve of an arch.
bearing
Construction; Bridge
A device at the ends of beams that is placed on top of a pier or abutment. The ends of the beam rest on the bearing.
girder
Construction; Bridge
A horizontal structure member supporting vertical loads by resisting bending. A girder is a larger beam, especially when made of multiple metal plates. The plates are usually riveted or welded ...
