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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Qingdao Bay Bridge
Construction; Bridge
The 26.4 miles long cross-sea bridge linking China's eastern port city of Qingdao to the offshore island Huangdao. Supported by more than 5,000 pillars across the bay, the 110 ft wide road bridge is ...
Redundant member
Construction; Bridge
A member in a bridge that renders it a statically indeterminate structure; the structure would be stable without the redundant member whose primary purpose is to reduce the stresses carried by the ...
Catwalks
Construction; Bridge
Temporary foot bridges, used by bridge workers to spin the main cables (several feet above each catwalk), and to attach the suspender cables that connect the main cables to the deck.
Approach span
Construction; Bridge
The span or spans connecting the abutment with the main span or spans.
Jack-knife bridge
Construction; Bridge
A form of moving bridge with a deck that hinges upwards at the centre.
Federal highway administration (FHWA)
Construction; Bridge
The mission of FHWA is to administer the Federal-Aid Highway programme to create the best transportation system in the world for the American people through proactive leadership, innovation, and ...
