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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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strand
Construction; Bridge
A unit within a suspension bridge cable, itself formed from many individual wires.
aramid
Construction; Bridge
An artificial fibre whose exceptionally high tensile strength makes it potentially suitable for very long spans.
pozzolana
Construction; Bridge
The volcanic dust first found at Pozzuoli, with which the Romans made waterproof concrete.
roller
Construction; Bridge
A steel cylinder intended to provide longitudinal movements by rolling contact.
drawbridge
Construction; Bridge
A drawbridge or draw-bridge is a type of movable bridge typically associated with the entrance of a castle surrounded by a moat. In some forms of English, including American English, the word ...
