Parapet

Parapet

A low wall along the outside edge of a bridge deck used to protect vehicles and pedestrians.

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Industry/Domain: Construction
Category: Bridge
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parapet

Construction; Carpentry

A low wall that serves as a vertical barrier at the edge of a roof, terrace, or other raised area; in a exterior wall, the part entirely above the roof.

parapet

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

That part of a wall entirely above the roofline.

parapet

Construction; Bridge

A low wall along the outside edge of a bridge deck used to protect vehicles and pedestrians.

parapet

Construction; Seismic safety

Portions of a wall extending above the roof diaphragm. Parapets can be considered as flanges to roof diaphragms if adequate connections exist or are provided.

parapet

Construction; Roofing

1.) The part of an exterior wall, gable or party wall that is entirely above the roof surface 2.) A low wall to guard the edge of a drop off. 3.) A defense wall.

parapet

History; Medieval

Low, protective wall running along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.

cellular construction

Construction; Bridge

In early 20th century American suspension bridges, the method of constructing towers from relatively small welded steel box units.

beam bridge

Construction; Bridge

A bridge built of beams, either classified as a short-span or long-span beam bridge, which is supported on beams whose ends rest on piers or abutments.

welded joint

Construction; Bridge

A joint in which the assembled elements and members are united through fusion of metal.

footing

Construction; Bridge

The enlarged lower portion of the substructure or foundation that rests directly on the soil, bedrock or piles; usually below grade and not visible.

pre-tensioning

Construction; Bridge

The method of making prestressed concrete with steel strands under tension as the concrete sets.

flange

Construction; Bridge

The flat top and bottom plates of a box-girder.

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