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slab bridge [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-11

English

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

A bridge with a concrete deck that makes up the main element in its structure.

CONT

Prior to the advent of prestressing, these bridges were of three types: (1) arches ...; (2) slab bridges of quite short spans, which were simply reinforced concrete slabs extending from abutment to abutment; and (3) deck girder bridges ...

OBS

slab bridge: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

OBS

slab bridge: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Pont constitué d'une plaque en béton constituant l'essentiel de sa structure.

OBS

pont-dalle : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

pont-dalle : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

OBS

pont-dalle : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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