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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Haunch
Construction; Bridge
The enlarged part of a beam near its supported ends that results in increased strength; visible as the curved or angled bottom edge of a beam.
Caisson
Construction; Bridge
Caisson is the French word for "box. " A caisson is a huge box made of steel-reinforced and waterproof concrete with an open central core. At the base of the caisson is its "cutting edge" of plate ...
Crown
Construction; Bridge
On road surfaces, where the centre is the highest point and the surface slopes downward in opposite directions, assisting in drainage. Also a point at the top of an arch.
Shaft
Construction; Bridge
A vertical, load bearing structure that uses end bearing and friction to support loads.
Brace
Construction; Bridge
A structural support or to strengthen and stiffen a structure to resist loads.
Zig-zag bridge
Construction; Bridge
Traditional Chinese bridge type, with deck elements at right angles to each other.
Dovetail
Construction; Bridge
A splayed piece of timber (or iron or stone) fitting tightly into a similarly shaped cutout.
