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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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