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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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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.
