Bridges

Bridges

Of or pertaining to any structure that spans and so provides passage over rivers,roads etc

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Abscissa

Architecture; Bridges

A term in rectangular coordinates referring to the horizontal distance of any point from the vertical axis.

Abutment

Architecture; Bridges

That part of a pier from which an arch springs. A structure sustaining one end of a bridge span and at the same time supporting the embankment which carries the track or roadway.

Abutment Wall

Architecture; Bridges

A wall in an abutment, or a wall serving the purpose of an abutment.

Abutting Joint

Architecture; Bridges

A square joint confined to a single plane where the parts meet. In contra-distinction to a lap-joint where the splice is shingled.

Acceleration

Architecture; Bridges

The increase, in velocity which takes place in a unit of time.

A metal produced by the decarburization of crude pig iron in a converter where finely divided air currents are blown through the molten mass. The lining of the converter is of a silicious material ...