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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Construction; Bridge
The outer exposed curve of an arch; defines the lower arc of a spandrel.
Bid opening
Construction; Bridge
The opening of construction project bids from contractors conducted by the transportation agency.
Pile-supported bridge
Construction; Bridge
Pile-supported structures are supported by timber piling at regular intervals (typically 10 to 15 feet on center). A pile-supported structure can be built to any length and virtually any height.
Fan configuration
Construction; Bridge
A cable-stayed bridge design in which the cables fan outwards as if from the handle of a fan.
Jersey barrier
Construction; Bridge
A low, reinforced concrete wall wider at the base, tapering vertically to near mid-height, then continuing straight up to its top. The shape is designed to direct automotive traffic back toward its ...
Oscillation
Construction; Bridge
A periodic movement back and forth between two extreme limits. An example is the string of a guitar that has been plucked. Its vibration back and forth is one oscillation. A vibration is described ...
