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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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anchorage block
Construction; Bridge
Located at the outermost ends, the part of a suspension bridge to which the cables are attached. Similar in location to an abutment of a beam bridge.
tenon
Construction; Bridge
A projecting piece of a member that fits into a mortise cut in another to form a joint.
redundancy
Construction; Bridge
A structural condition where there are more elements of support than are necessary for stability.
corne de vache
Construction; Bridge
A decorative feature in masonry bridge design, involving shaving the lower curving edge near the springing of an arch.
