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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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Springer

Construction; Bridge

The first voussoir resting on the impost of an arch.

Corbelling

Construction; Bridge

Successive layers of masonry or brick projecting beyond each other.

Doric

Construction; Bridge

A Classical architectural siyle, with no decoration at column-heads.

Girder bridge

Construction; Bridge

A girder bridge is perhaps the most common and most basic bridge. The cross section of the girder takes the shape of the capital letter "I". The vertical plate in the middle is known as the web, ...

Forms

Construction; Bridge

Temporary structures or moulds made of wood, metal, or plastic used when placing concrete to ensure that it is shaped to its desired final form.

Riveted connexion

Construction; Bridge

A rigid connexion of metal bridge members that is assembled with rivets. Riveted connexions increase the strength of the structure.

Culvert

Construction; Bridge

A drain, pipe or channel that allows water to pass under a road, railroad or embankment.

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