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PILE TRESTLE BRIDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-01-09

English

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

A bridge resting on trestle bents which are of timber in a temporary structure, of steel or reinforced concrete in a permanent structure.

CONT

The trestle bridge usually is built as a series of wood trestles that are crossbraced together; the roadway is made of planks laid on the supports.

OBS

It is often used over a foundation of low bearing capacity since this sort of structure can be very light in weight.

OBS

trestle: term officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
  • Ouvrages d'art (Voies ferrées)
OBS

pont à chevalets : terme uniformisé par CP Rail.

Spanish

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