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A bridge pier is the structure on which the bridge rests.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA pier refers to the 'posts' or 'towers' that support the bridge and go down to the ground.
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Are bridge lengths and spans the same thing?
A span on a bridge is the distance between supports such as from pier to pier. A bridge can have several supports over its length. A bridge length includes the entire bridge.
Is the pier on the confederation bridge natural?
no
How can you travel from the London bridge pier on the south bank to the embankment pier on the north side of the Thames?
Walk over London Bridge and turn left when you get to the other side and continue walking along the river bank until you reach the embankment pier.
What is another way to say bridge support?
A tower or a pier block.
What does ponteau mean in french?
un ponteau is a part of a silk weaving machine. It can also be a placename related to a bridge or a pier.
Who was the English romantic artist who painted Ivy Bridge and Calais Pier?
William Turner
What structure on a bridge breaks or wards off floating ice?
According to a Glossary of Bride Terminology, there are several choices:An ice apron, aka ice breaker or starling, that is placed on the upstream end of a bridge pier to protect from moving ice.An ice-break or ice-breaker is a structure (masonry or timber) that protects the bridge pier from moving ice.An ice guard is a structure placed placed on the up-stream side of the bridge pier that diverts the ice or breaks large pieces into smaller ones.A starling is also called a cutwater. Those are structures that generally protect the structure from damage by water, ice and drift.
Where can you find a fire stone in pokemon black?
In Castelia City. Answer "Pansear" to the scientist on the first pier that you come to when entering the city from Skyarrow Bridge.
Where does Luke hein live?
under a bridge in the darkest part on the northern uphill castle owned by the giant formally know as "the great pier sighter"
How do you get to iron island B3F in Pokemon platinum?
go to canalave city , across the bridge and the go down ,there will be a pier, talk to the sailor, he'll take you there
What do you call it when 50 people stand on a wooden dock?
Pier Pressure! Pier Pressure! Pier Pressure!
What is superstructure and substructure for bridges?
Items of Work which are below the Bearing viz pile cap, pier, pier cap are consdered as sub structure whereas the items above the Bearing viz girder and deck slab are super structure. Ansered by Rajiv Shah
