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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.

Springing

Construction; Bridge

The point where the end of an arch meets the abutment.

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.

Void

Construction; Bridge

An empty or unfilled space in concrete.

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