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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Viaduct
Construction; Bridge
A long, multi-span structure, especially one constructed of concrete. More commonly used in relation to structures carrying motor vehicles. Trestle is the term for a similar structure when used in ...
Aerodynamic stability
Construction; Bridge
The ability of a bridge deck to withstand wind forces without damage from torsion, or oscillation: most relevant to cablestayed and suspension bridges.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Construction; Bridge
AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments. Its guides and specifications are used to describe loading requirements for highway (vehicular) ...
Deck plate girder
Construction; Bridge
A plate girder bridge is a bridge supported by two or more plate girders. The plate girders are typically I-beams made up from separate structural steel plates (rather than rolled as a single ...
Through truss
Construction; Bridge
A truss that carries its traffic through the interior of the structure with crossbracing between the parallel top and bottom chords. Compare to deck truss and pony truss.
Humpback
Construction; Bridge
A description of the sideview of a bridge having relatively steep approach embankments leading to the bridge deck.
Portal
Construction; Bridge
The opening at the ends of a through truss with forms the entrance. Also the open entrance of a tunnel.
