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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Bridge
Bascule
Construction; Bridge
A form of moving bridge in which a hinged counterweight at one end of a span falls, causing the deck to rise.
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)
Construction; Bridge
Legislation requiring that any project using federal funding or requiring federal approval (including transportation projects) examine the effects of alternative choices on the environment before a ...
Glu-lam freespan
Construction; Bridge
Glu-lam bridges can freespan over 100 feet. This makes a Glu-lam freespan the ideal choice for road overpasses, bridging steep ravines and creating a crossing where pile foundations would be ...
Beam
Construction; Bridge
A horizontal structure member supporting vertical loads by resisting bending. A girder is a larger beam, especially when made of multiple plates. Deeper, longer members are created by using ...
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
Construction; Bridge
Refers to the total curb weight of the vehicle and payload. Expresses the maximum continuous load for vehicles traversing a bridge.
Specifications
Construction; Bridge
A document that explains all material and construction requirements of the bridge structure to be constructed, usually used by engineers or architects in the planning stages of construction.
