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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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Lateral bracing

Construction; Bridge

Members used to stabilise a structure by introducing diagonal connections.

King-post truss

Construction; Bridge

A truss consisting of a vertical post, connected to a horizontal beam by inclined tie-beams.

Mortice

Construction; Bridge

A slot in a member, into which a projecting tenon is fixed to form a joint.

Stiffener

Construction; Bridge

On plate girders, structural steel shapes, such as an angle, are attached to the web to add intermediate strength.

Tension member

Construction; Bridge

Any timber or rod of a truss that is subjected to pull or stretch.

Roller

Construction; Bridge

A steel cylinder intended to provide longitudinal movements by rolling contact.

Working stress

Construction; Bridge

The unit stress in a member under service or design load.

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