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Structures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Span | Span is the distance between two intermediate supports for a structure, e.g. a beam or a bridge. A span can be closed by a solid beam or by a rope. |
| Compression | Compression is a force that squeezes objects together. |
| Suspension Bridge | A suspension bridge is a type of bridge in which the deck (the load-bearing portion) is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders. |
| Dissipate | an area of weakness to an area of strength, an area designed to handle the force. |
| Tension | Compression and tension are the push and pull that help bridges to remain standing. |
| Torsion | Torsion is a twisting force. |
| Buckling | Buckling is what happens when the force of compression is too great to handle. |
| Force | force that acts to compress or shorten the thing it is acting on. |
| Beam Bridge | Beam bridges are the simplest structural forms for bridge spans supported by an abutment or pier at each end. |
| Arch Bridge | An arch bridge is a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as a curved arch. |
| Span | Span is the distance between two intermediate supports for a structure, e.g. a beam or a bridge. |
| Cantilevers | a bridge in which each span is constructed from cantilevers built out sideways from piers. |
| Cable | A cable-stayed bridge has one or more towers, from which cables support the bridge deck. |
| Rigid | A Rigid-frame bridge is a bridge in which the superstructure and substructure are rigidly connected to act as a continuous unit. |
| Pier | an intermediate support for the adjacent ends of two bridge |
| Load | a constant load in a structure (such as a bridge, building, or machine) that is due to the weight of the members, the supported structure, and permanent attachments or accessories. |
| Truss | A truss bridge is a bridge whose load-bearing superstructure is composed of a truss, a structure of connected elements usually forming triangular units. |
| Stable | When a bridge is made up of beams spanning between only two supports, it is called a simply supported beam bridge. |
| Deform | alteration of form or shape also : the product of such alteration. |
| Snapping | snapping is what happens when the force of tension overcomes an object's ability to |
| Transfer | s a convention initiated by responder following partner's notrump opening bid that forces opener to rebid in the suit ranked just above that bid by responder. |
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