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Wichert truss

Construction; Bridge

The Wichert truss, designed by E. M. Wichert of Pittsburg, PA, in 1930, is a cantilever spandrel-braced deck arch that is not a "true arch" bridge. The curved lower chord gives the bridge the form ...

Striking

Construction; Bridge

The action of removing formwork, particularly centering, from beneath a completed arch.

Rigid frame

Construction; Bridge

A structural frame in which the members are connected together without hinges.

Damping

Construction; Bridge

The action of reducing the vibration of an object. This tends to return the vibrating object to its original position.

Compressed-air chamber

Construction; Bridge

The space at the bottom of a caisson, into which air is introduced under pressure to exclude water so that excavation can take place.

Lime mortar

Construction; Bridge

A non-waterproof binding material for masonry, consisting of lime, water and sand.

T-beam

Construction; Bridge

A beam or girder with a T-shaped cross-section.

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