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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Expansion joint
Construction; Bridge
A meeting point between two parts of a structure that is designed to allow for movement of the parts due to thermal or moisture factors while protecting the parts from damage. Commonly visible on a ...
Rip rap
Construction; Bridge
Gabions, stones, blocks of concrete or other protective covering material of like nature deposited upon river and stream beds and banks, lake, tidal or other shores to prevent erosion and scour by ...
X-bracing
Construction; Bridge
A form of additional supports for the piling of a bridge. The timbers are placed in a "criss-cross" pattern joining the supporting piling.
Lift span
Construction; Bridge
The part of a movable-span (or drawbridge) that opens to allow river traffic. Also called the draw-span.
Arch barrel
Construction; Bridge
The inner surface of an arch extending the full width of the structure.
Wrought iron
Construction; Bridge
Soft and malleable alloy with very low carbon content; low compressive strength, high tensile strength.
