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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.
Orthotropic deck
Construction; Bridge
A bridge deck which i stiffer in the direction of the span th it is laterally.
Parapet
Construction; Bridge
A low wall along the outside edge of a bridge deck used to protect vehicles and pedestrians.
Retractile draw bridge
Construction; Bridge
A bridge with a superstructure designed to move horizontally either longitudinally or diagonally from "closed" to "open" position, the portion acting in cantilever being counterweighted by that ...
Creep
Construction; Bridge
The slow permanent deformation of material under stress, as in shrinkage of concrete.
Cutout
Construction; Bridge
The non-structural material removed from a spandrel, as in Maillart's bridges.
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