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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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Pratt truss

Construction; Bridge

A patent truss design with iron diagonals in tension.

Cutwater

Construction; Bridge

The end of a pier-base, pointed to cleave the water.

Deck truss cantilever bridge

Construction; Bridge

A cantilever bridge is a bridge built using cantilevers: structures that project horizontally into space, supported on only one end. For small footbridges, the cantilevers may be simple beams; ...

Girder

Construction; Bridge

A horizontal structure member supporting vertical loads by resisting bending. A girder is a larger beam, especially when made of multiple metal plates. The plates are usually riveted or welded ...

Railing

Construction; Bridge

A fence-like construction built at the outermost edge of the roadway or the sidewalk portion of a bridge to protect pedestrians and vehicles.

Bearing

Construction; Bridge

A device at the ends of beams that is placed on top of a pier or abutment. The ends of the beam rest on the bearing.

Arch

Construction; Bridge

A typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support.

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