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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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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.

Prefabrication

Construction; Bridge

The manufacture of structural units in an off-site factory.

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)

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.