Vault

Vaulting is an exciting act involving a mini-trampoline and lots of courage. Performers vault onto a mat and over each other and occasionally some volunteers.

vault

Construction; Bridge

An enclosing structure formed by building a series of adjacent arches.

vault

History; Medieval

Arched structure made of masonry or concrete and serving to cover a space.

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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Faust

The protagonist of a German folk tale who makes a deal with the demon Mephistopheles for knowledge and power beyond the earthly realm. In exchange, he ...