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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Anchor arm
Construction; Bridge
The side-span, usually of a cantilever bridge, from abutment to pier, balancing the cantilever.
Suspenders
Construction; Bridge
Tension members of a suspension bridge which hang from the main cable to support the deck. Also similar tension members of an arch bridge which features a suspended deck. Also called hangers.
Rigid frame pier
Construction; Bridge
A pier with two or more columns and a horizontal beam on top constructed monolithically to act like a frame.
Ultimate strength
Construction; Bridge
The highest stress that a material can withstand before breaking.
Trussed arch
Construction; Bridge
A mixture of water, sand, stone, and a binding element which hardens to a rock-like consistency.
