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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.
