Bridge

Bridge

Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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haunch

Construction; Bridge

The enlarged part of a beam near its supported ends that results in increased strength; visible as the curved or angled bottom edge of a beam.

upstream face

Construction; Bridge

The side of a bridge that is against the water.

pre-cast girder

Construction; Bridge

Girder is fabricated off-site Portland cement using reinforcing steel and post -tensioning cables. These girders are shipped to the construction site by truck and hoisted into place by cranes.

diversion channel

Construction; Bridge

A bypass created to divert water around a structure so that construction can take place.

full-depth replacement of concrete deck

Construction; Bridge

A technique used to restore the structural integrity and rideability of distressed concrete pavement. It involves removing the deteriorated concrete down to the base, repairing the base, and ...