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Structures/Bridge
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Span | the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers. |
| Compression | the action of compressing or being compressed. |
| Suspension bridge | a bridge in which the weight of the deck is supported by vertical cables suspended from larger cables that run between towers and are anchored in abutments at each end. |
| Dissipate | squander or fritter away |
| Buckle Tension | a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap |
| Stable | 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 | move from one place to another. |
| Pier | a platform supported on pillars or girders leading out from the shore into a body of water, used as a landing stage for boats. |
| 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 | Beam bridge or girder bridge is the simplest and oldest bridge type. |