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Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

A structural beam with both its ends free and resting only on supports at each end.

CONT

The girders may be simple-span girders (between two adjacent supports) or they may be continuous-span girders (over several supports).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Les poutres simples se composent d'une seule pièce, d'une section calculée pour résister aux efforts qui tendent à les faire fléchir. Quand ceux-ci deviennent trop importants, on fait appel aux poutres armées ou aux poutres composées.

Spanish

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