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rigidity

Construction; Bridge

The measure of a structure's ability not to change shape when subjected to a load.

t-beam

Construction; Bridge

A beam or girder with a T-shaped cross-section.

Wichert truss

Construction; Bridge

The Wichert truss, designed by E. M. Wichert of Pittsburg, PA, in 1930, is a cantilever spandrel-braced deck arch that is not a "true arch" bridge. The curved lower chord gives the bridge the form ...

damping

Construction; Bridge

The action of reducing the vibration of an object. This tends to return the vibrating object to its original position.

rigid frame

Construction; Bridge

A structural frame in which the members are connected together without hinges.

structurally deficient and sufficiency rating

Construction; Bridge

A bridge sufficiency rating includes a multitude of factors: inspection results of the structural condition of the bridge, traffic volumes, number of lanes, road widths, clearances, and importance ...

lime mortar

Construction; Bridge

A non-waterproof binding material for masonry, consisting of lime, water and sand.

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