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welded bridge structure

Construction; Bridge

A structure whose metal elements are connected by welds.

camelback truss

Construction; Bridge

A truss having a curved top chord and straight bottom chord meeting at each end, especially when there are more than one used end to end.

ogival arch

Construction; Bridge

A pointed arch.

springing

Construction; Bridge

The point where the end of an arch meets the abutment.

harp configuration

Construction; Bridge

A cable-stayed bridge design in which cables radiate at a uniform distance from each other throughout their length.

pile bent

Construction; Bridge

A row of driven or placed piles with a pile cap to hold them in their correct positions.

downstream face

Construction; Bridge

The side of the bridge that is not against the water.

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