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Bridge construction and inspection terminologies.

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Batter

Construction; Bridge

An inclination from the vertical, as in the sloping side of a bridge pier.

Parabola

Construction; Bridge

A form of arch defined by a moving point that remains equidistant from a fixed point inside the arch and a moving point along a line. This shape when inverted into an arch structure results in a ...

Awards

Construction; Bridge

Projects authorised to proceed with construction after bids have been received and accepted by the authorising transportation agency.

Rib

Construction; Bridge

Any one of the arched series of members that is parallel to the length of a bridge, especially those on a metal arch bridge.

Silt

Construction; Bridge

Sediment particles ranging from 0. 00016 to 0. 0024 inches in diameter.

Reaction

Construction; Bridge

The resistance of a support against the pressure of a loaded member.

Force

Construction; Bridge

Any action that tends to maintain or alter the position of a structure.

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