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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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Pylon

Construction; Bridge

A monumental vertical structure marking the entrance to a bridge or forming part of a gateway.

Intrados

Construction; Bridge

The inner surface of an arch ring. lonic A Classical architectural style with scroll decoration at the column-heads.

Pinned arch

Construction; Bridge

An arch with hinges at the abutments and sometimes also at the crown.

Cladding

Construction; Bridge

The outer, usually nonloadbearing, surface of a structure.

Condition ratings

Construction; Bridge

According to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), condition ratings are used to describe an existing bridge or culvert compared with its condition if it were new. The ratings are based ...

Dressing

Construction; Bridge

The cutting of stone units to the required shape.

Suspension

Construction; Bridge

Legally halting a company or individuals ability to bid or participate in construction proceedings for a defined period of time.

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