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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.
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Rigger
Construction; Bridge
An individual who erects and maintains scaffolding or other inspection access equipment.
Box girder bridge
Construction; Bridge
A box girder bridge is a bridge where the main beams comprise girders in the shape of a hollow box. The box girder normally comprises either prestressed concrete, structural steel, or a composite of ...
Rolling lift bridge
Construction; Bridge
A bridge of bascule type devised to roll backward and forward upon supporting girders when operated through an "open and closed" cycle.
Web
Construction; Bridge
The system of members connecting the top and bottom chords of a truss. Or the vertical portion of an I-beam or girder.
Debarrment
Construction; Bridge
Legally preventing a company or person from participation in bid lettings or construction proceedings.
Weld
Construction; Bridge
A joint between pieces of metal at faces that have been made plastic by heat or pressure.
