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What is the superstructure of a bridge?
the part of a bridge supported by the piers and abutments
What is difference between piers and abutments in bridge?
AbutmentA retaining wall supporting the ends of a bridge or viaduct.Pierssupport if continuous bridge
What is the Abutment of the culvert?
A structure for resisting the pressure of water against a bridge. It supports or receives the thrust of part of the arch of the bridge. It absorbs the tensions. It receives the arch at the end of a brdge
How is the girder bridge built?
A girder bridge is built by placing girders on bridge abutments and foundation piers. Girder bridges can carry pedestrians, automobiles, trucks, light rail, and heavy rail.
What are the legs of a bridge called?
i think they are called piers
What are the components of bridges?
chords (top and bottom) verticals (also called vertical members) diagonals (also called diagonal members) floor beams deck pinned support (also called a fixed bearing) roller support (also called an expansion bearing) abutments (or piers)
What might structural engineers be expected to do?
to design multispan concrete bridges; to have expertise in designing drilled piers, analyzing soil reports, and driving piles, caissons, abutments, and mats for bridge foundations; and to have experience drafting plans
When a bridge is a suspension arch and beam bridge what is it called?
it's a three dimensional bridge that has all features of a bridge like a truss piers and a supporter!
How many piers does the Brooklyn Bridge have?
It has two piers.
What is Rigid frame bridge?
a bridge where the piers or towers are connected to the girders
What are some beam bridges?
Most highway bridges and railroad bridges are simple beam bridges. In this type of construction, the road surface or deck is supported by a series of longitudinal beams made of concrete, steel or timber. These in turn rest on bearings, which reston piers or abutments.
What has the author Albert F DiMillio written?
Albert F. DiMillio has written: 'A quarter century of geotechnical research' -- subject(s): Design and construction, Pavements, Piling (Civil engineering), Research, Soil mechanics 'Performance of highway bridge abutments on spread footings' -- subject(s): Bridges, Design and construction, Foundations and piers, Piling (Civil engineering)
