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Bridges

TermDefinition
span length of a bridge
tension a stretching force making materials longer
compression a squeezing force that makes materials usually shorter
dead load weight of the bridge itself
live load weight of the things on a bridge
keystone a central stone at the summit of an arch, locking the whole together.
abutment a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, at the ends of a bridge.
Gephyrophobia fear of bridges
force a push or pull
Truss a framework used for things like bridges made up of triangles
what to consider when planning bridges budget, dead load, live load, climate, span, durability
coffer dam a watertight enclosure from which water is pumped to expose the bottom of a body of water and allow construction. Used for Brooklyn Bridge construction.
Jobs with Bridges engineer, architecture, construction workers, safety inspectors, politicians
How does arch Bridge work? Compression at top, and tension at bottom.
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