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Structure/Bridges
Term | Definition |
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Span | the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers. |
Compression | the reduction in volume (causing an increase in pressure) of the fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine before ignition. |
Suspension Bridge | is a type of bridge in which the deck (the load-bearing portion) is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders |
Dissipate | disperse or scatter. |
Buckle | a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap. |
Tension | the state of being stretched tight. |
Stable | (of an object or structure) not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed |
Torsion | the action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other. |
Cantilever | a long projecting beam or girder fixed at only one end, used in bridge construction. |
Buckling | bend and give way under pressure or strain. |
Cable | a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, typically used for construction, mooring ships, and towing vehicles. |
Rigid | unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible |
Abutment | a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g. at the ends of a bridge. |
Beam | a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal spanning an opening or part of a building, usually to support the roof or floor above. |
Snapping | the action of breaking suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound. |
Joint | a point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined. |
Transfer | an act of moving something or someone to another place |
Pier | a solid support designed to sustain vertical pressure |
Truss | a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure. |
Arch Bridge | is a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch |
Force | strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. |
Beam Bridge | are the simplest structural forms for bridge spans supported by an abutment or pier at each end. |