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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Semi-fan configuration
Construction; Bridge
A style of cablestayed bridge midway between the fan and harp.
Catenary
Construction; Bridge
Curve formed by a rope or chain hanging freely between two supports. The curved cables or chains used to support suspension bridges may be referred to as catenaries.
Anchorage block
Construction; Bridge
Located at the outermost ends, the part of a suspension bridge to which the cables are attached. Similar in location to an abutment of a beam bridge.
Shoefly
Construction; Bridge
A temporary bridge taking the place of the main bridge while construction is completed on the main bridge.
Fin-back bridge
Construction; Bridge
A very modern bridge type in which a vertical solid plane of prestressed concrete supports the spans above the deck.
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