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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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rigidity
Construction; Bridge
The measure of a structure's ability not to change shape when subjected to a load.
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.