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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Corinthian
Construction; Bridge
A Classical architectural style, with leafy decoration at column-heads.
Pile bent
Construction; Bridge
A row of driven or placed piles with a pile cap to hold them in their correct positions.
Harp configuration
Construction; Bridge
A cable-stayed bridge design in which cables radiate at a uniform distance from each other throughout their length.
Compression member
Construction; Bridge
An engineering term that describes a timber or other truss member that is subjected to squeezing or pushing. Also see tension member.
Cellular construction
Construction; Bridge
In early 20th century American suspension bridges, the method of constructing towers from relatively small welded steel box units.
